A balance between composition and improvisation is sought in this album by The Ensemble Pierre Labbe that is a also a fusion of avant-garde jazz and classical music.
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Pierre Labb-flute, tenor saxophone
Julie Trudeau-cello
Frdric Alarie-doublebass
Claude Lavergne-drums
Bernard Falaise-electric guitar
Nathalie Bonin-violin
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UPC: 771028111725
Label: Ambiances Magnetiques
Catalog ID: AM_117
Squidco Product Code: 2555
Format: CD
Condition: New
Released: 2003
Country: Canada
Packaging: Cardstock 4 page foldover
Recorded between November 2002 and March 2003 in Montreal, CA by Robert Langlois.
"The Ensemble Pierre Labbé's first album for the label Ambiances Magnétiques,Risque et pendule offers a fusion of avant-garde jazz and contemporary/classical music. Featuring some of the most dynamic and versatile musicians from those fields, the Ensemble Pierre Labbé delivers a first-rate musical performance. The ensemble's process is based on a search for balance between written music and improvisation. Their compositional concern steps away from the developments found in conventional jazz (theme-chorus-theme) to focus instead on a cohabitation between composition and improvisation.
Organic and sensitive, the album Risque et pendule presents nine pieces that make judicious leaps across stylistic boundaries. You will pick up the warmth of jazz, the refinement of contemporary music, the energy of rock and the wildness of musique actuelle. Quite a ride!"-Ambiance Magnetiques
Artist Biographies
• Show Bio for Claude Lavergne "Claude Lavergne was born in Montréal 1966, Claude Lavergne is a graduate of Concordia University. During the 90's, he was one of the most sought-after drummers in Quebec. Being considered a self-taught musician, he is constantly searching for new ideas and new sounds. He also had the privilege to have been guided by some many great musicians: Dave Turner, Nelson Symonds, Normand Guilbeault, Jean Derome, René Lussier, Charles Ellison and many others." ^ Hide Bio for Claude Lavergne • Show Bio for Bernard Falaise "Bernard Falaise. Born Montréal, Québec, 1965. Residence: Montréal, Québec. Composer, Performer (guitar). Bernard Falaise was born in Montréal, where he currently lives. He plays electric guitar, composes and improvises - all with evident joy - for Miriodor, Klaxon Gueule, les Projectionnistes, Diesel and other groups. He has written for the Ensemble contemporain de Montréal (ECM), Quartango and the Isis Quartet, and has created music for exhibitions, television, the theatre and dance. Allergic to labels, Falaise explores acid rock, twelve-tone waltzes and industrial tangos with equal enthusiasm." ^ Hide Bio for Bernard Falaise
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Track Listing:
1 Outrages (2000) 6:00
2 Combat de coqs (2000) 5:00
3 Le blanc des yeux (2000) 5:00
4 Bloops (2000) 6:00
5 Contrepoint du vide (2000) 5:00
6 Jouer du coude (2000) 5:00
7 LĠempcheur de tourner en rond (2000) 5:00
8 Sur la corde raide (2000) 5:00
9 Derrire le silence (2000) 2:00
Sextet Recordings
Before April-2006
Canadian Composition & Improvisation
Sextet Recordings
Before April-2006
Canadian Composition & Improvisation
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