★★★★★
The quintet Paris Combo takes the French chanson tradition and gives it a distinctly cosmopolitan twist. The group-whose members hail from France, Australia and Madagascar-draws heavily from traditional cabaret and Django Reinhardt- influenced Gypsy swing, although it also mixes Latin and Eastern European elements into a coolly sophisticated, uniquely multicultural hybrid. Each track on the group's latest album, Attraction, is performed with a great deal of elan...
- www.jazztimes.com
2010-02-19
★★★★★
No text for this review; see http://robertchristgau.com/xg/bk-cg90/grades-90s.php.
- www.robertchristgau.com
2009-07-10
★★★★★
The five-member Paris Combo travels incessantly, touring heavily to promote their first three releases. Those lucky enough to catch their lively performances are instantly converted to their sly blend of Parisian jazz and lounge. To finish what they started, Live captures 14 songs recorded in seven cities in France. The Combo's innovative playing and style have been apparent since day one, but this live recording permanently etches their jazzy ingenuity...
- www.globalrhythm.com
2009-06-12
★★★★★
Paris Como has put together a highly creative collection of songs in ATTRACTION. It carries a lot of different jazz motifs, gypsy music, and has a surreal feel to its performances which will intrigue the listening audience. There are 13 songs in the collection. Among the songs are "Attraction," "Dans Les Bras D'un Loup," "Avril," and "Escapade." Take a listen to "Pourquoi Les Vaches" and you will get a feel for this jazz group, for it showcases the solo styles and harmony...
- www.jazzreview.com
2009-06-08
Loading...
