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fave it Jazz Fusion | Smooth Jazz
10 tracks | 62 minutes
Released Mar 2005
on NORAC Records
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:21 P.A.C. Man lyrics BUY MP3 04:21 P.A.C. Man lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:21 P.A.C. Man
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 06:20 In & Out lyrics BUY MP3 06:20 In & Out lyrics "GIFT MP3" 06:20 In & Out
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:05 D-Code lyrics BUY MP3 05:05 D-Code lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:05 D-Code
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 07:07 Après la pluie lyrics BUY MP3 07:07 Après la pluie lyrics "GIFT MP3" 07:07 Après la pluie
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Jazz fusion - Jazz combo - funk
Editorial review
Critics of funky, R&B-flavored jazz and fusion argue that electric jazz cannot swing, but in fact, electric bassist Alain Caron swings hard on the electric Play. Backed by his Montreal-based outfit Le Band, the French-Canadian improviser brings a lot of passion to this CD. A diverse effort that emphasizes Caron's own compositions, Play ranges from groove-oriented soul-jazz ("P.A.C. Man," "D-CODE") to fusion pieces that can be abstract ("In & Out," "B 12") or sentimental ("Apres la pluie," "Ton Jardin"). The only songs on the album that Caron didn't write himself are Leni Stern's cerebral "Trouble" and John Coltrane's often-recorded "Impressions," which gets an unusual funk-jazz treatment. Not outstanding but likable and broad-minded, this Canadian release made one hope that Caron would enjoy more exposure outside of Canadian jazz circles. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
Alain Caron - PLAY - Norac Records.
The album features seven original tunes and three reworkings or arrangements, and is his third recording since embarking on his solo project LE BAND (apart from UZEB). It is a testament to both his talents as a composer and his daring feats of world-reknowned bass playing. (He has consistently been rated one of the top ten bassists in the world by the prestigious American magazine BASS PLAYER)
LE BAND has changed somewhat since its previous outing: the core group now consists of: Otmaro Ruiz (California/Venezuela) on keyboards, and stalwart buddy Paul Brochu on drums. To this basic trio is added on various invited guests such as Toronto tenor saxophonist Phil Dwyer, local heros François d'Amours on alto sax and Luc Boivin on percussion, as well as a full horn section. All of it came together beautifully at Montreal's Studio Tempo under Alain's skilled direction.
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