Sakesho [Enhanced]

Sakesho [Enhanced]

ASIN: B00006878S

Editorial Reviews
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Sakésho is a quartet built around the characteristic sounds of the steel pans, as played by Andy Narell. He's the band member most familiar to American audiences, but this is truly a group enterprise, and the roles of pianist Mario Canonge, bassist Michel Alibo, and drummer Jean Philippe Fanfant are all well matched. Their self-titled debut features the polyrhythmic music from the islands of Martinique and Guadeloupe called biguine. It's a sort of near cousin to the calypso, and includes some assorted Afro-Cuban strains. There is a celebratory nature to the music, with all of the players except Narell contributing vocals--primarily as melodic choruses that add another syncopation to the proceedings. Recorded with warmth and clarity, the genuine and friendly interplay between the four musicians is nicely captured as well. --David Greenberger

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