Michel Herr : CD Intuitions

Intuitions

Michel Herr

Tracks:

1. Thinking of you (M. Herr)
2. Intuition (M. Herr)
3. Absence (M. Herr)
4. Your eyes (M. Herr)
5. Labyrinthe (M. Herr)
6. Le voyage oublié (M. Herr)
7. Pretext (M. Herr)
8. Orange blossom (H. Van De Geyn)
9. New horizons (M. Herr)

Musicians :

Michel Herr - piano, synthesizer
Hein Van De Geyn - double bass
Leroy Lowe - drums

Recorded at Igloo studio, released in 1989. CD (Igloo IGL 073)

This album received the Belgian jazz critics award, the "Sax" Prize (best album) in 1989.
It also contains "Labyrinthe", the piece that won the Monaco Jazz Composition Contest in 1988.

Take a look the photo galleries of the Michel Herr trio, which includes some photographs taken during the recording session.

This album was reissued in May 2011 in the Igloo Jazz Classics series, with a black and white wrap-around cover in which the original cd is inserted..

It is available for purchase a.o. on the Igloo web site.

You can listen to all the tracks on Deezer.

for all the Michel Herr compositions (lead sheets, pdf).

The press / La presse

IN ENGLISH

"...when the instrument sings to such an extent, it is pointless to regret the absence of a horn player..."
(François Lacharme, Jazz Hot "Five Spots")

"A Musician before all, Michel Herr expresses himself as much through his writing than through his piano playing. Michel mainly develops his own langage, creating lyrical music of great harmonic richness, with a remarkable dramatic sense."
(Pierre de Chocqueuse, Jazz Hot "Five Spots")

"Michel Herr unfolds a universe that is his own. A universe rich in poetry, in which sensitivity, creativity and swing blend very well. A perfect example of European jazz in full maturity."
(Le Soir, Belgium)

"His phrasing has great clarity; it is well articulated while remaining very fluid. Herr also reaffirms himself as a talented composer."
(Paul Benkimoun, Jazz Magazine)

"Refined and poetic playing. Michel Herr is the creator of various moods : dreamlike, exciting, nostalgic, with moments of fantasy. Michel Herr's playing is based upon an elegant lyricism, which expresses himself through delicately sculpted phrases that never become sweet.."
(André Joly, La Voix du Nord)

"A ludic microcosm that injects strong emotions into everything it touches. No excuses to ignore any longer this master in complicity."
(Xavier Prévost, Claviers)

"Sumptuous !.. In this group, Michel Herr unfolds his universe and his compositions. Both are worth the detour. An elegant touch, beauty of the melodies and a perfect understanding between the musicians. "
(Philippe Adler, Backstage)



			Intuitions Michel Herr Tracks: 1. Thinking of you (M. Herr) 2. Intuition (M. Herr) 3. Absence (M. Herr) 4. Your eyes (M. Herr) 5. Labyrinthe (M. Herr) 6. Le voyage oublié (M. Herr) 7. Pretext (M. Herr) 8. Orange blossom (H. Van De Geyn) 9. New horizons (M. Herr) Musicians : Michel Herr - piano, synthesizer Hein Van De Geyn - double bass Leroy Lowe - drums Recorded at Igloo studio, released in 1989. CD (Igloo IGL 073) This album received the Belgian jazz critics award, the "Sax" Prize (best album) in 1989. It also contains "Labyrinthe", the piece that won the Monaco Jazz Composition Contest in 1988. Take a look the photo galleries of the Michel Herr trio, which includes some photographs taken during the recording session. This album was reissued in May 2011 in the Igloo Jazz Classics series, with a black and white wrap-around cover in which the original cd is inserted.. It is available for purchase a.o. on the Igloo web site. You can listen to all the tracks on Deezer. for all the Michel Herr compositions (lead sheets, pdf). The press / La presse IN ENGLISH "...when the instrument sings to such an extent, it is pointless to regret the absence of a horn player..." (François Lacharme, Jazz Hot "Five Spots") "A Musician before all, Michel Herr expresses himself as much through his writing than through his piano playing. Michel mainly develops his own langage, creating lyrical music of great harmonic richness, with a remarkable dramatic sense." (Pierre de Chocqueuse, Jazz Hot "Five Spots") "Michel Herr unfolds a universe that is his own. A universe rich in poetry, in which sensitivity, creativity and swing blend very well. A perfect example of European jazz in full maturity." (Le Soir, Belgium) "His phrasing has great clarity; it is well articulated while remaining very fluid. Herr also reaffirms himself as a talented composer." (Paul Benkimoun, Jazz Magazine) "Refined and poetic playing. Michel Herr is the creator of various moods : dreamlike, exciting, nostalgic, with moments of fantasy. Michel Herr's playing is based upon an elegant lyricism, which expresses himself through delicately sculpted phrases that never become sweet.." (André Joly, La Voix du Nord) "A ludic microcosm that injects strong emotions into everything it touches. No excuses to ignore any longer this master in complicity." (Xavier Prévost, Claviers) "Sumptuous !.. In this group, Michel Herr unfolds his universe and his compositions. Both are worth the detour. An elegant touch, beauty of the melodies and a perfect understanding between the musicians. " (Philippe Adler, Backstage)

					EN FRANÇAIS "Musicien avant tout, Michel Herr s'exprime autant par l'écriture que par le piano ou les claviers électroniques qu'il utilise pour leurs colorations. Michel exprime surtout son propre langage, une musique lyrique, d'une grande richesse harmonique, remarquablement mise en scène." (Pierre de Chocqueuse, Jazz Hot "Five Spots") "Michel Herr nous dévoile véritablement un univers qui lui est propre. Un univers riche en poésie, où sensibilité, créativité et swing font bon ménage. Parfaite illustration d'un jazz européen en pleine maturité." (Le Soir) "...Une veine apparemment inépuisable...Chaque composition luit comme un fusain aux tonalités nuancées qu'une vitre protège. Tout est ordre, inspiration, harmonie, vie, équilibre et exactitude. Michel Herr nous réserve encore les éclairs d'orage salutaires. Ceux qui sont essentiels à la croissance des grands arbres. L'oreille est éblouie à l'instar de l'oeil hypnotisé par la magie d'une débauche de lumière." (Marc Danval) "Le pianiste belge Michel Herr signe là un excellent album. Son phrasé est d'une grande clarté, bien articulé tout en restant très fluide. Herr se révèle également compositeur de qualité." (Paul Benkimoun, Jazz Magazine) "...quand l'instrument chante à ce point, il fait disparaître d'autant mieux le regret ténu et persistant d'un souffle articulé..." (François Lacharme, Jazz Hot "Five Spots") "...Ce grand moment musical devient un fragment promu à la postérité. Cet album nous livre une telle séquence. Il est la faveur vierge et convoitée d'une heure pure d'immensité musicale." (Privilège) "Un jeu raffiné et poétique. C'est un créateur de climats variées : oniriques, enjoués ou nostalgiques, avec même parfois un détour par le fantastique. Le jeu de Michel Herr est surtout axé sur un lyrisme élégant qui se manifeste par des phrases joliment ciselées mais jamais mièvres. Le trio, très convaincant, s'impose par une réelle interpénétration des trois instruments." (André Joly, La Voix du Nord) "Un trio "comme un seul homme", microcosme ludique, et qui enflamme d'émotions fortes tout ce qu'il touche. Alors plus d'excuse désormais pour ignorer cet orfèvre en complicité." (Xavier Prévost, Claviers) "Somptueux !...Avec ce trio, son trio, Michel Herr nous dévoile son univers et ses compositions. L'un et les autres valent le détour. Elégance du toucher, joliesse des mélodies, ...parfaite compréhension entre les trois musiciens. Intuitions a des relents de grand crû." (Philippe Adler, Backstage)