Memoire: The French Sessions, Vol. 2 in Bloomington, MN

Guitarist
Joshua Breakstone
for the second time pays tribute to France. This trio set, with bassist
Louis Petrucciani
and drummer
Christian Salut
, consists of four
standards
and four of the guitarist's originals. Close interplay between the musicians and an emphasis on
ballads
makes this set a generally sparse and quiet affair. Highlights include
"Autumn Leaves,"
"A Little Thing I Wrote,"
a touching version of
"You Must Believe in Spring,"
and a happy
"C'est Si Bon."
All of
Breakstone
's recordings are worth picking up. ~ Scott Yanow