Two minds – two souls as one. Hays and Loueke offer a masterclass in the art of collaboration, in playing in a duo, in sharing deep respect and love for each other’s playing. Two boundless and creative artists who emanate a palpable sense of joy in playing together.
For more than two decades Kevin and Lionel have been at the forefront of musical creativity in the global Jazz scene, numbered amoung the most influential musicians of their generation. They’ve released numerous albums with some of the greatest and most respected musicians in the business. As individuals they share an unequivocal talent for expression, a unique voice with an ability to create something magical. Their brilliance is endless and their creative spirit, an inspiration.
It’s clear that there was a palpable sense of joy in the studio for the two days it took to record the album originally released on Vinyl only in 2017 on the French label Newvelle Records, issued on Edition beautifully remastered with the inclusion of a three additional tracks in 2019. Kevin Hays says: “Sometimes we would look at each other during a playback and just laugh at the remarkable synchronicity we were hearing. It’s something you can’t plan out. It’s either there or it isn’t.”
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