| Label: ALMA RECORDS
Catalog: ACD61412
Format: CD Les Doights De I'homme1. Blue Skies
2. Ol' Man River
3. Niglo 1 Waltz
4. Appel Indirect
5. 1910
6. St. James Infirmary Blues 7. I've Found a New Baby
8. Boléro
9. Féérie
10. Indifférence 11. Blue Lou
12. Russian Melody
13. Improvisation No. 2 14. Swing 48 15. There Will Never Be Another You 16. Minor Swing 17. Improsture No. 1 Wholenote Discoveries - September 2011
Les Doigts de l’Homme – guitarists Olivier Kikteff, Yannick Alcocer, and Benoit “Binouche” Convert, and acoustic bassist Tanguy Blum – is an amazing French band whose music is now available locally thanks to Alma records. Florid guitar lines, interesting solos, a great groove, and tight ensemble playing means these gentlemen could even make a C major scale sound inspirational if asked to do so! Django Reinhardt was born in 1910, thus the name of this tribute CD. The band covers a number of the guitar legend's tunes like Minor Swing, interspersed with some classic numbers like Irving Berlin's Blue Skies, and originals by band member Kikteff. Each track is a work of aural art. The upbeat cover of the Kern/Hammerstein song Ol' Man River is a surprising success with its punchy shots and zippy tempo. Reinhardt’s Swing 48 features Kikteff’s technical wizardry and Convert’s contrasting lush tonal quality in their solo work. The chromatic melody lines of Kikteff’s Niglo l Waltz are reminiscent of French musette accordion music, one of the many influences on Reinhardt's own music. The scratchy vinyl record sound on the final track is a nice closing touch. The liner notes describe the band's high regard of Django's music. “He is a perpetual source of inspiration and we are grateful that his music has made its way into our lives today.” And this exactly how I feel about Les Doigts de l’Homme's “1910” too! Tiina Kiik
Alma Records is very proud to announce the North American debut of Les Doigts de l'Homme with the release of their newest album "1910" on June 7, 2011.
2010 was the 100th anniversary of Django Reinhardt’s birth, and Les Doigts de l'Homme are celebrating their main inspiration with their new album “1910 “. They showcase Django’s
repertoire, but with the Les Doigts de l'Homme touch. The arrangements are complex, inspired and beautiful. While creating music that is popular and accessible for the mass public, the interpretation, emotion and sensibility remains fluid, clear and musical.
"A beautiful tribute to Django Reinhardt! Les Doigts de l‘Homme share their passion for gypsy jazz with their own style." Guitarist Acoustic, 2011.
"This band displays a hint of world music, an energy close to punk bands, and an unmistakable authenticity." OUEST-FRANCE.
The band has toured all over UK, Europe and Asia the past couple of years, building a diverse fan base, playing at a variety of venues from jazz clubs to rock n' roll festivals.
Les Doigts de l'Homme have become the band not to miss in concert!!  Price: $15.98 |
