Kenny Larkin & Erik Truffaz play Miles Davis.

Format:

Video

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Post-Bop.

Acid Jazz.

Electronic Music.

Jazz.

Jazz music.

Musical performances.

Music.

Local Subjects:

Post-Bop.

Acid Jazz.

Electronic Music.

Jazz.

Jazz music.

Musical performances.

Music.

Genre:

Performance

Physical Description:

1 online resource (32 minutes)

Place of Publication:

Paris, Ile-de-France : Qwest TV, 2017.

Language Note:

In English.

Original language in English.

System Details:

video file

Summary:

Techno pioneer Kenny Larkin of the Second Wave of Detroit movement joined French jazz trumpeter Erik Truffaz in a mesmerizing collaboration based on the music of Miles Davis. The half-hour duo performance of power, groove and sensuality marked the opening of the 2017 second season of France TV’s Variations program that featured a series of tributes between electronic producers and classic instrumentalists. Onstage at La Cigale in Paris, the two re-envisioned Miles’ music with electronics spread throughout the show. Even though the two had not met until the day before, at the show the chemistry was sublime with Larkin’s full mixing board of sonics fused with Truffaz’s trumpet plugged into his own effects board. He was at home with Larkin, having worked his trumpet pedals with other electronic artists. Inspired by drum and bass and English hip-hop, Truffaz grew up on Miles beginning with the passionate chill of Kind of Blue up to the electrifying Bitches Brew which convinced him to pursue a plugged-in horn adventure. In a chat before the show, Truffaz said that in the ‘70s, he wanted to give up the trumpet because the guitar was really in fashion. “I discovered Miles with Bitches Brew, with this wah-wah pedal on the trumpet, and decided to continue,” he said. “It influenced me a lot on form, and it gave me energy.” He added: “There aren't that many important people in art. Miles is one of them. He was constantly transforming his music.” As for Larkin he said that he came to Miles late: “For me, Miles is jazz itself, a symbol of cool, hip. I didn't get interested in him until quite late. I grew up listening to more contemporary artists. I must have been over twenty when I really found out.” At the conclusion of the show, the duo was greeted with a well-deserved standing ovation. Dan Ouellette

Notes:

Performed La Cigale

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