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Joëlle Léandre/Pascal Contet Miniatures TROST TR 244 Raucous or restrained, France’s doyen of double bass improvisation, Joëlle Léandre, is constantly prepared for musical challenges – and familiar situations. Working alongside a group of old friends here means that while some sonic tropes may be expected, nothing on these accomplished dates is done by rote. Descriptively if not always accurately titled since some tracks graze the six-minute mark, Miniatures is another pairing with fellow Gaul, accordionist… Read More