latin jazzrock: Mosaïque

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Saw a french band called "Mosaïque" last week end. They're labeled as "latin jazz" and their unique record "Le plein d'épices" is indeed in this musical vein.

But live they sound much more jazzrock. They do many Santana covers

as their leader Lionel Simonian is a big fan of the legendary latin jazzrock outfit; i heard pieces from the first album and also Borboletta. It sounds like current latinjazz, but also with a vintage touch thanks to guitar effects (the excellent Lionel Simonian)

and also keyboards. I could even hear echoes from other 70's jazzrock bands such as Deo Dato and Soft Machine for the most adventurous parts.

All the musicians are very good, don't miss them if you're both a Santana and a jazz fan!

Mosaïque's official website:

http://www.mosaique-legroupe.fr/

Edited by oliverstoned - April 12 2010 at 13:42

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oliverstoned Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: March 26 2004 Location: France Status: Offline Points: 6308	Topic: latin jazzrock: Mosaïque Posted: April 12 2010 at 06:36
	Saw a french band called "Mosaïque" last week end. They're labeled as "latin jazz" and their unique record "Le plein d'épices" is indeed in this musical vein. But live they sound much more jazzrock. They do many Santana covers as their leader Lionel Simonian is a big fan of the legendary latin jazzrock outfit; i heard pieces from the first album and also Borboletta. It sounds like current latinjazz, but also with a vintage touch thanks to guitar effects (the excellent Lionel Simonian) and also keyboards. I could even hear echoes from other 70's jazzrock bands such as Deo Dato and Soft Machine for the most adventurous parts. All the musicians are very good, don't miss them if you're both a Santana and a jazz fan! Mosaïque's official website: http://www.mosaique-legroupe.fr/ Edited by oliverstoned - April 12 2010 at 13:42

oliverstoned Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: March 26 2004 Location: France Status: Offline Points: 6308	Posted: April 12 2010 at 13:30
	Some pics of Friday's hot night Imagine them playing "Canto de los Flores"... I'd like to ask them to cover "Treat", the wonderful Santana piece from the first album, with its beautiful guitar/piano duel... Edited by oliverstoned - April 13 2010 at 01:51

lucas Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: February 06 2004 Location: France Status: Offline Points: 8138	Posted: April 12 2010 at 14:52
	I love latin jazz, also called afro-cuban jazz. I will check the mosaic.
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