Re: [Harp-L] Re: Gregoire Maret

["Ben FELTEN [ML]" <lists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

You could do worse than check out Olivier Ker-Ourio.

La Javanaise with Sylvain Luc is a good start: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3QdMNtEwH8 although it may not seem like 
it's displaying his jazz chops (though the tone is awesome...)

Many more examples on his website: http://www.kerourio.com/

I like Maret's playing especially his contribution to Charlie Hunter's 
Right Now Move, although I will say that that has just as much if not 
more to do with hunter himself and his writing. Where I find Maret a tad 
weak is on tone, which is somewhat bland to my ears.

Benoit
>  I would also like to endorse Gregorie Maret. Not only is he playing 
> with some big jazz names, but he has the chops to match. The album I 
> found that showcases him  best is:
>
> Andy Milne & Grégoire Maret - Scenarios
>
> Which is on itunes for a start.
>
> There are a few harp players playing really well in traditional jazz 
> idioms up to bop, but I haven't heard anyone else who is so strong in 
> post-bop jazz, except maybe Chris Michalek on Monk Alters Chi. Anyone 
> got any other suggestions? Remember I am looking for top level 
> post-bop jazz with harmonica, NOT top level harmonica playing weakish 
> jazz, or the players of older styles - there there are Toots, Larry 
> and many others.
>
> >
>
> Richard Hammersley
> Grantshouse, Scottish Borders
> http://www.last.fm/music/Richard+Hammersley
> http://www.myspace.com/rhammersley
> http://www.myspace.com/magpiesittingdown
>
>
>
>
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