"Alain Mion (1947) is a French pianist, composer, arranger, and jazz singer. Influenced by Bobby Timmons, Ray Charles and Les McCann, his style varies between jazz, soul jazz and "funky music". He created the legendary jazz funk group Cortex in 1974, before embarking upon a career under his own name in 1982. His albums are known worldwide, notably "Troupeau Bleu" and "Volume 2" with Cortex (re-released several times and sampled by many musical artists and DJs). Also popular were albums under his own name, including "Pheno-Men" which was used as a theme for many radio programs, "Alain Mion in New York" recorded with David Binney and Marc Johnson, and "Some Soul Food" recorded in Stockholm (Sweden) with Patrik Boman and Ronnie Gardiner. Alain Mion's and Cortex's records are often played on contemporary jazz stations such as KCRW in Los Angeles and The Jazz Groove Radio in San Francisco." (Wikipedia)
"McCaslin's originals are usually based on accessible and yet complex melodies full of atmosphere. "Break Tune" is an off-kilter and intriguing ballad that also offers a sample of the leader's soprano playing, while "What Remains" looks for new ways to incorporate dissonance. The album also hints at things to come, most notably through an acknowledged interest in world music -- "San Lorenzo," which showcases singer Luciana Souza, relies heavily on Brazilian influences. In a nutshell, this brilliant session is a clear evidence of McCaslin's all-around talents". (Alain Drouot, Allmusic).
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