Tribute To Tony Allen Par Nicolas Giraud at JASS CLUB

Nicolas Giraud and PULSE turn their attention to Rejoice, Tony Allen's latest album, created with Hugh Masekela. Nicolas has always considered this record to be a precious testimony, a discreet summary of Tony's strengths. More than twenty years of collaboration cannot be erased: they reappear here, in the way of playing, listening, and approaching the groove—the one he shaped since his formative years with Fela Kuti.The tracks on Rejoice become starting points for a lively reinterpretation, nourished by Afrobeat and improvisation. PULSE offers a version that remains faithful to the spirit of Tony Allen while leaving room for the present. It is a way of celebrating his unique way of making rhythm speak and of prolonging a breath that continues to circulate....

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Nicolas Giraud and PULSE turn their attention to Rejoice, Tony Allen's latest album, created with Hugh Masekela. Nicolas has always considered this record to be a precious testimony, a discreet summary of Tony's strengths. More than twenty years of collaboration cannot be erased: they reappear here, in the way of playing, listening, and approaching the groove—the one he shaped since his formative years with Fela Kuti.The tracks on Rejoice become starting points for a lively reinterpretation, nourished by Afrobeat and improvisation. PULSE offers a version that remains faithful to the spirit of Tony Allen while leaving room for the present. It is a way of celebrating his unique way of making rhythm speak and of prolonging a breath that continues to circulate.

Nicolas Giraud et PULSE se tournent vers Rejoice, le dernier album de Tony Allen, imaginé avec Hugh Masekela. Ce disque, Nicolas l’a toujours considéré comme un témoignage précieux, un résumé discret de ce qui faisait la force de Tony. Plus de vingt ans de collaboration ne s’effacent pas : ils réapparaissent ici, dans la façon de jouer, d’écouter, d’aborder le groove — celui qu’il a façonné depuis ses années fondatrices avec Fela Kuti.Les morceaux de Rejoice deviennent des points de départ pour une relecture vivante, nourrie d’Afrobeat et d’improvisation. PULSE en propose une version fidèle à l’esprit de Tony Allen tout en laissant place au présent. Une manière de célébrer sa manière unique de faire parler le rythme, et de prolonger un souffle qui continue de circuler

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