LEROY JONES:
“More often what usually comes to mind when you think of a jazz duo, is a combination
of voice with instrumental accompaniment. Although at the end of the tracks, within this delightful selection of various interpretations, an unpretentious vocal is rendered by guitarist David Blenkhorn. This collaboration between guitar and contra-bassist Sebastien Girardot delivers a fresh, captivating selection of songs that epitomize musical intimacy.
The disc opens with a fresh arrangement on an old spiritual and mainstay within the tradi- tional jazz repertoire, Just A Closer Walk With Thee. Beginning with a rubato intro, guitar and arco bass, they dance into a jubilant stroll establishing a de nitive tempo in 3⁄4 time. With bass switching to pizzicato, a bass line and strong groove is maintained throughout, allowing the guitar to embellish on the melody, expanding rhythmically and harmonically to a climax, with the theme being stated once again, exiting the way they entered and nally vamping out, a tempo, this time with the jaunty bass line being established by the guitar.
I could go on and on about how nice this recording turned out. But when music is great, there’s really no room for criticism. Simply a smile of joy is an appropriate riposte. Finally, I thought it was necessary to set the mood with a detailed description of the opening track, which in my opinion gives a clear expectation of what is yet to come. Besides, there should be some space left for words from someone else who enjoys this recording as much as I do. Well done, my gifted brothers!”
1 Just a closer walk with Thee
2 Way down yonder in New Orleans
3 Re ections in D/Manoir des mes reves 4 Old fashioned love
5 The Vespers
6 Lotus Blossom
7 Bourbon street parade
8 Black Butter y
9 Day dream
10 Stardust
In 2004 grieved by the death of his principal influence Ray Charles, UROS PERIC, a young solvenian singer, pianist and composer, decides to dedicate his career to the music of his idol.
Having recorded 12 albums and touring relentlessly thought the world with guests such as Sheila Raye Charles or with a selection of Ray’s sidemen, trumpettist David Hoffman or original raylette Renee Collins Georges.
Over the last few years Uros’ has found enthusiastic success with the French audiences, which has been gained by the emotional intensity of his performances and his selection of “first call” sidemen, the guitarist David Blenkhorn, Double Bassist Sébastien Girardot, Drummer Guillaume Nouaux and tenor saxophonist Drew Davies.
Uros accompanied by these same musicians and the trio of slovenian backing singers known as the Pearlettes, decided to take the success of the stage to the studio and record a selection of songs chosen from Ray’s repertoire, from blues to rhythm ‘n’ blues, and from soulful ballad to country and western, the only outsider to Ray’s music is the track “A day in May” composed by Uros Peric which in the tradition of Ray Charles has a Nat King Cole vibe.
Uros Peric brings Ray Charles back into the spotlight and is considered by the Ray Charles Foundation as the best current representative in the world!
Enregistré les 27, 28 et 29 décembre 2016 à Jump Start Studios, France
Enregistrement et mixage : Drew Davies
Mastering : François Biensan
Conception graphique : Drew Davies
Crédit photos : Hubert Audigier, Gaetan Delesalle
Contact scène :bertrandhenrion@jazzlegends.com
+33(0)6 07 15 98 97
En 2004, bouleversé par la disparition de Ray Charles, UROS PERIC– jeune pianiste, chanteur et compositeur slovène de 27 ans – décide de consacrer sa carrière à perpétuer l’œuvre de son idole.
Très productif, avec une douzaine d’albums à ce jour, des séries de concerts sur les scènes internationales, avec parfois des invités tels que la fille du “Genius”, la chanteuse Sheila Raye Charles, ou certains de ses anciens musiciens comme le trompettiste David Hoffman ou l’ex-Raelette Renee Collins Georges.
Depuis quelques années, Uros Peric se révèle au public français, qui lui réserve un accueil des plus enthousiastes, conquis par l’intensité émotionnelle de ses prestations. Sur scène, il est le plus souvent entouré par les “sidemen” de premier choix que sont le guitariste Dave Blenkhorn, le contrebassiste Sébastien Girardot, le batteur Guillaume Nouaux et le saxophoniste-ténor Drew Davies
Ce sont ces mêmes musiciens qui accompagnent Uros et ses Pearlettes sur ce nouvel opus “Made In France”, constitué d’une sélection de morceaux choisis du répertoire de Ray Charles, du blues au Rhythm ‘n’ Blues, à la ballade et à la Country – la seule exception étant “That day in May” composée par Uros Peric, un “clin d’oeil” à Nat “King” Cole(lui-même ayant été le grand inspirateur du “Genius”).
Uros Peric nous fait revivre Ray Charles, un “Tribute” dont il est le meilleur représentant actuellement dans le monde!
Enregistré les 27, 28 et 29 décembre 2016 à Jump Start Studios, France
Enregistrement et mixage : Drew Davies
Mastering : François Biensan
Conception graphique : Drew Davies
Crédit photos : Hubert Audigier, Gaetan Delesalle
Contact scène :bertrandhenrion@jazzlegends.com
+33(0)6 07 15 98 97
