ALBUM OF THE MONTH
ANTOINE BOYER featuring Yeore Kim TANGRAM
Independent 10/10
French guitarist Antoine Boyer has developed a substantial following on social media with his gypsy jazz meets classical style, interpreting repertoire that spans Donna Lee and The Sound Of Silence to Scarlatti compositions. With stunning technique and a creative imagination, he has partnered with Yeore Kim on harmonica plus a rhythm and brass section for a new album, Tangram. With its roots in jazz, Tangram is modern sounding with vibrant and creative arrangements, much of which emanates from his notions of ‘open jazz’ which draws on classical polyphony and dynamic jazzy lines. Containing 12 tracks, this is rich music, perfect for focused listening as both performance and production are exquisite. Standout tracks include the bustling staccato band interplay on The Waltz Only You Can Dance, the guitar and harmonica interplay on The Beatles’ classic, Blackbird and the punchy energy of Take Away with Antoine’s overdriven guitar. Stunning and arresting music indeed! (JS)