"It's full of an ethereal, non‑referential lyricism of the players' own – an affirmation of the power of pattern and audibly evolving relationships, even if very little of it resembles songs." - John Fordham, The Guardian
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Intakt CD 192
Since the release of last year's TO FLY TO STEAL (their debut on Intakt), the members of the Sylvie Courvoisier – Mark Feldman Quartet forged an even deeper chemistry on the bandstand through a series of European tours.
The results of that heightened sensitivity now manifest on this superb second outing, which showcases an uncanny group-think among the four outstanding musicians.
The flexibility and expressive range that violinist Feldman, pianist Courvoisier, bassist Thomas Morgan and drummer Gerry Hemingway achieve together on HÔTEL DU NORD shows just how much this expansive quartet has grown in just over a year.
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released April 1, 2011
Sylvie Courvoisier: piano
Mark Feldman: violin
Thomas Morgan: bass
Gerry Hemingway: drums
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