Erik Truffaz - Mantis

Import pressing of his 2002 album that is out-of-print in the US. Jazz Times said of it on it's release: '... This is intelligent, uncompromising music happening in the now, played by musicians with serious chops, fertile imaginations and the courage of their convictions... ' Features Truffaz backed by Mounir Troudi (vocals); Philippe Garcia (spoken vocals, drums); Anouar Brahem (oud); Manu Codjia (guitar); and Michel Benita (bass). 11 tracks. Blue Note.

1) The Point
2) La Memoire Du Silence
3) Saisir
4) No Fear
5) Nina Valeria
6) Parlophone
7) Magrouni
8) Mantis
9) Yasmina
10) Mare Mosso
11) Tahun Bahu