Emile Parisien & Roberto Negro - Les Métanuits (LP)

100 Years of Ligeti: Duo Improvisations by two of the leading jazz musicians from Europe, inspired by Ligeti's "Métamorphoses nocturnes". 100 Years of Ligeti: Improvisations inspired by György Ligeti's String Quartet No. 1 'Métamorphoses nocturnes'.French soprano saxophonist supreme, Emile Parisien and Italian pianist Roberto Negro - widely considered to be one of the most exciting pianists in Europe, on account of his own projects and his collaboration with the Ceccaldi brothers - now team up as a duo.'Métanuits' is a fascinating endeavour: a wonderful piece of craftsmanship in which everything seems to interlock. There is high-wire virtuosic playing, exploration of all the tonal possibilities of the instruments by both players. Tempi tend to be on the fast side: (with the indications on the sections 'allegro', 'presto' or 'prestissimo' setting the pace), but with a 'largo' to catch breath at the end. There is also a surprising lyrical warmth, as the pair follow each other through c