''French Only'' (released 2002 in

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by Bergland Production/Bare Bra Musikk – BE0062) is a

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album by the Norwegian Jazz band

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, also this time with Steinar Raknes compositions for the most.

Review

''French Only'' is the second album from this acclaimed Norwegian jazz trio. Their music is both hot and swingin', it is open and free, and it is melodic and lyrical. In fact it has so many facets to it as well imaginable for such an ensemble, and much of the credit must go to Steinar Raknes that once again have composed almost all the music, and thus has created a starting point full of challenges both for himself and his two musical companions.

Reception

The review by the Norwegian newspaper

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awarded the album 5 stars (dice).

Track listing

#«Trick Book» (4:57) #«Tales Of Dr. Faustus» (6:48) #«Cricket Song, Part I» (3:26) #«Cricket Song, Part II» (3:16) #«Con Chord» (4:48) #«Hepburn Dance» (5:53) #«Greetings To Idris» (5:02) #«Manic Depression» (4:04) #«Snowdream» (4:12)

Credits

*Alto Saxophone - Frode Nymo *Bass – Steinar Raknes *Drums – Håkon Mjåset Johansen

References

External links

Frode Nymo
on Myspace
Håkon Mjåset Johansen
on Myspace
Steinar Raknes Official Website
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