Nguyên Lê - Streams (LP)

Nguyên Lê explores fusion jazz in a new way. 180 gram Black Virgin Vinyl with a free Download Code included!The only constant about Nguyên Lê's career is that it's always evolving. The Paris based musician has established himself as a preeminent voice in combining myriad global musics with Vietnamese influences in thrilling and groundbreaking ways. Streams continues in that tradition, with a focus on taking jazz elements and extending them far beyond conventional boundaries. 'The album is about revealing where my journey has brought me today and how each cultural idiosyncrasy has melted into my own voice,' says Lê. 'There are lots of Indian rhythm concepts, many Indian and Vietnamese phrasings, Oriental melodic shifts and accents, and rhythms from Maghreb - as well as unknown references to imaginary traditions. I like to think all of Streams' music showcases the journey of cultures, and how cultures transform themselves when they travel.' Every musician on the album is also dedicated