Credits:

Ronan Naul, Frederic Loiseau

Description:

This is a collection of modern French songs by Laurent Naouri, a major figure in French opera and a highly acclaimed Baroque composer, with a focus on Fauré, but accompanied by jazz guitarist Frederic Loiseau. Although their arrangements do not actively use jazz idioms, they are not strictly based on a musical score, but rather contain many improvisational elements that bring out the latent pop-like freedom of these songs. Naouri never sings too loudly, and Loiseau's electric guitar is soft and whispery throughout the album, creating an atmosphere of gentle chanson listening. Naouri also shows off his excellent whistling. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Ici-bas ! Op. 8 No. 3
2.Les berceaux, Op. 23 No. 1
3.Chanson d'amour, Op. 27 No. 1
4.En sourdine, Op. 58 No. 2
5.Dernier Poeme - Carte Postale
6.Mai Op. 1 No. 2
7.Prison, Op. 83 No. 1
8.Spleen, Op. 51 No. 3
9.Fetes Galantes
10.Je Tremble En Voyant Ton Visage
11.Le Jet d'eau
12.Toujours!, Op. 21 No. 2
13.Le secret Op. 23 No. 3
14.Mazurka
15.En Priere [Instrumental]