Simon Spang Hanssen & Ear Witness at Le Baiser Sale

Since the 70s, Danish saxophonist Simon Spang-Hanssen has followed a very rich career, punctuated by prestigious collaborations (Andy Emler, Billy Hart or Frank Tortiller to name but a few). With his faithful and prestigious acolytes Mario, Linley and Felix, “Ear Witness” gives pride of place to groove. In addition to these warm mixes, there are a few ballads in which Spang-Hanssen honors his reputation as a great melodist. As for the track that gives its name to the album, it is filled with a thick binary groove and sharp saxophone riffs that overflow with funk. "Bassist and drummer get along like thieves at a fair on mischievous grooves. The leader charges relaxed among his always spicy compositions." (Franck Bergerot, Jazz Magazine)Simon Spang-Hanssen & Ear Witness: "Bassist and drummer get along like thieves at a fair on mischievous grooves. The leader charges relaxed among his always spicy compositions. (Franck Bergerot - Jazz Magazine)....

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Since the 70s, Danish saxophonist Simon Spang-Hanssen has followed a very rich career, punctuated by prestigious collaborations (Andy Emler, Billy Hart or Frank Tortiller to name but a few). With his faithful and prestigious acolytes Mario, Linley and Felix, “Ear Witness” gives pride of place to groove. In addition to these warm mixes, there are a few ballads in which Spang-Hanssen honors his reputation as a great melodist. As for the track that gives its name to the album, it is filled with a thick binary groove and sharp saxophone riffs that overflow with funk. "Bassist and drummer get along like thieves at a fair on mischievous grooves. The leader charges relaxed among his always spicy compositions." (Franck Bergerot, Jazz Magazine)Simon Spang-Hanssen & Ear Witness: "Bassist and drummer get along like thieves at a fair on mischievous grooves. The leader charges relaxed among his always spicy compositions. (Franck Bergerot - Jazz Magazine).

Depuis les années 70, le saxophoniste danois Simon Spang-Hanssen a suivi un parcours d’une grande richesse, rythmé par des collaborations prestigieuses (Andy Emler, Billy Hart ou Frank Tortiller pour ne citer qu’eux). Avec ses fidèles et prestigieux acolytes Mario, Linley et Felix, “Ear Witness” fait la part belle au groove. Outre ces mélanges chaleureux, on y trouve quelques balades dans lesquelles Spang-Hanssen fait honneur à sa réputation de grand mélodiste. Quant au morceau qui donne son nom à l’album, il est pétri d’un groove binaire bien épais et de riffs de saxophone tranchants qui débordent de funk. "Bassiste et batteur s’entendent comme larrons en foire sur des grooves espiègles. Le leader fonce en décontraction parmi ses compositions toujours épicées." (Franck Bergerot, Jazz Magazine)Simon Spang-Hanssen & Ear Witness : "Bassiste et batteur s'entendent comme larrons en foire sur des grooves espiègles. Le leader fonce en décontraction parmi ses compositions toujours épicées. (Franck Bergerot - Jazz Magazine

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