Live In Saint Louis, Senegal
Miel, 2025
9/10
Listen to Live In Saint Louis, Senegal
The French drummer and composer Raphael Pannier is versed in jazz and sabar sounds, and here in a quartet setting that utilizes an 8 piece ensemble of West African drummers, we’re treated to 7 cultured tracks.
“Lonely Woman” start the evening with Francois Moutin’s playful bass amid Yosvany Terry’s elegant sax in the soft mood that picks up the pace near the end with busy drumming, and “Take Five” follows with a busy energy that makes great use of Thomas Enhco’s playful keys amid dense drumming prowess.
Deeper into the evening, “Naima” emits a dreaminess via the light instrumentation that contrasts with the hypnotic and full drum patterns, while “Hommage To Dodou N’Diaye Rose” pairs the bass acrobatics with group drumming that’s so meticulous you can’t not be in awe of it.
“Sine Saloum” is the last track with music, and it radiates a distinct melody alongside rapid fire drumming that’s infectious and exciting.
A colorful and textured set that puts a fresh coat of paint on 3 jazz classics and recruits a worldly spirit, Pannier and company draw us in from beginning to end with these technical selections.
Travels well with: Spinifex- Maxximus; Patricia Brennan- Of The Near And Far