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Original French: [[Le Geant Modeste Et Son Croque-Monsieur (JazzMagazine 2012)]] | Original French: [[Le Geant Modeste Et Son Croque-Monsieur (JazzMagazine 2012)]] | ||
'''''Summary''': Allan Holdsworth, a renowned but humble guitarist, made a rare return to France after years. He captivated audiences with his exceptional guitar skills, delivering long, legato phrases and emotive solos. Holdsworth's influences include jazz greats like John Coltrane, and he deeply regrets not having played with saxophonist Michael Brecker. He cherishes his experiences with musicians like Tony Williams and Ray Warleigh. Holdsworth's career evolved from jazz to fusion and rock, including his time with UK and IOU. Personal challenges in recent years led him to focus on playing rather than recording. Despite his legendary status, he remains modest about his abilities, appreciating his opportunities to collaborate with other exceptional musicians and continually refine his sound.'' | |||
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==The Modest Giant And His Croque-Monsieur== | ==The Modest Giant And His Croque-Monsieur== | ||
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His Parisian comeback at the Sunset will remain one of the events of the year. While waiting for a new record, one of our certified "Holdsworthophiles" went to meet this singular genius of the jazz fusion guitar. | His Parisian comeback at the Sunset will remain one of the events of the year. While waiting for a new record, one of our certified "Holdsworthophiles" went to meet this singular genius of the jazz fusion guitar. | ||
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BY FELIX MARCIANO. | BY FELIX MARCIANO. | ||
When we met Allan Holdsworth, he had not come back to France since 2007, during his tour with Alan Pasqua, in the group in tribute to Tony Williams. Most of the festival organizers, who are probably unaware of his name, have been thrilled by the fact that he filled the Sunset during his visit last May, in trio with Virgil Donati and Jimmy Haslip. And despite the brevity of its services (the Parisian club was forced to organize two concerts per evening to meet the demand), the audience was delighted to hear this exceptional musician with his long sentences while legato, his symphonic chords to improbable fingerings, and, above all, his heartbreaking lyricism. Considered to be one of the greatest guitarists of all time, Allan Holdsworth is not a star. The proof: When asked what would make him happy for lunch, reminding him that in the center of Paris we have access to all the cuisines of the world, he answers: "Just a croque-monsieur and a half, in a bistro! " | When we met Allan Holdsworth, he had not come back to France since 2007, during his tour with Alan Pasqua, in the group in tribute to Tony Williams. Most of the festival organizers, who are probably unaware of his name, have been thrilled by the fact that he filled the Sunset during his visit last May, in trio with Virgil Donati and Jimmy Haslip. And despite the brevity of its services (the Parisian club was forced to organize two concerts per evening to meet the demand), the audience was delighted to hear this exceptional musician with his long sentences while legato, his symphonic chords to improbable fingerings, and, above all, his heartbreaking lyricism. Considered to be one of the greatest guitarists of all time, Allan Holdsworth is not a star. The proof: When asked what would make him happy for lunch, reminding him that in the center of Paris we have access to all the cuisines of the world, he answers: "Just a croque-monsieur and a half, in a bistro! " (Wikipedia: A croque monsieur (French pronunciation: [kʁɔk məsjø]; French for "mister crunch") is a baked or fried boiled ham and cheese sandwich.) | ||
Q: Where did you get that curious desire for croque-monsieur? | Q: Where did you get that curious desire for croque-monsieur? | ||
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