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How Near How Far

by Etienne Mbappe and The Prophets

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willy vlyminck
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willy vlyminck I discovered Etienne Mbappe as bass player in the latest John McLaughlin band. He also made 3 solo recordings who are only on iTunes as far as I know. This is a groovy jazzy quartet, with superb compositions and heavenly bass playing. No particularly favorite track, there are no stinkers here.
Maurizio Rolli
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Maurizio Rolli Brother! I am on Bandcamp too! Favorite track: Bandit Queen.
ellenemasri
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ellenemasri A true testimony of Etienne Mbappe's musical genius. His unique blend of Western, Middle Eastern and African music and culture backed by an extraordinary mastering of his instrument(s) has produced a wonderful masterpiece. Etienne is so many things. A new breath for Jazz and World Music!
Serge Le Bozec
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Serge Le Bozec Vu en concert et j'ai adoré !
Jason Bath
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Jason Bath It's that syncopated groove that just gets you. Solid arrangements with a nice coherent flow to it. Awesome! Favorite track: John Ji.
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    With a rich, singing tone and an unerring gift for melody, bassist Etienne Mbappé imparts even the most demanding musical contexts with a grace, warmth, and humanity that transcends boundaries, genres, and languages. His gifts have been put to use as a member of John McLaughlin’s 4th Dimension and the Ringers (with Jimmy Herring, Wayne Krantz, Michael Landau, and Gary Novak), along sideman appearances with Joe Zawinul, Manu Dibango, Robben Ford, Slif Keita, Ray Charles, Steps Ahead, and saxophonist Bill Evans. Now audiences can experience Mbappé's own music via How Near How Far (available on DATE through Abstract Logix), his forth solo album and the first to focus on his instrumental music.

    How Near How Far also marks the debut of Mbappé's new band the Prophets – featuring Christophe Cravéro (acoustic and electric piano), Anthony Jambon (guitars), Clément Janinet (violin), Arno de Casanove (trumpet, flugelhorn), Hervé Gourdikian (tenor saxophone), and Nicholas Viccaro (drums, percussion). With the unusual trumpet/tenor/violin frontline leading the way, the Prophets explore eleven Mbappé originals, which touch on a number of international traditions while bridging cultural divides via deft musicianship and a thoughtful, conversational improvisational approach. “My music is influenced by places I have traveled, people I meet, colors I see, flavors that I taste, fun that I’ve had, and, sometimes, the pain that I feel,” Mbappé explains. “We live in a complex world today. I want nothing more than to bring that joy and understanding to people through music.”

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John Ji 06:15
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Bandit Queen 04:28
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Lagos Market 04:20
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Make it Easy 05:03
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Mang Lady 05:42
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Assiko Twerk 05:02
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released September 16, 2016

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