Léon Phal is one of the new breaths of fresh jazz air that is reviving interest in a style, a spirit, a groove – and, yes, it has to be said – a return to the very essence of musical purity! A heavy burden! Phal is a free spirit, opposed to the music that the media establishment wants to impose on us. He has listened to, been inspired by and picked up styles, trends and mixes to make his own music, his own independence and his own dependence on jazz. Just listen to his third album, Stress Killer, released last September, and you’ll see that this generation is looking for new things, swapping and adapting recipes from the past to invent new flavours. On 2 July, Friche will be joined by MC Léon Phal, whose festive trance is both demanding and generous.
Evening co-produced with la Friche la Belle de Mai.
Interviews and concert broadcasts in partnership with Radio Grenouille.
Photo credit © Stanislas Augris