{"title":"Barney Wilen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJazz tenor saxophonist, Barney Wilen, was born on March 4, 1937 in Nice, France. He had an American father and a French mother. Encouraged by writer Blaise Cendrars, a friend of his mother, Barney began performing in clubs at a young age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1957, Barney's career took off when he was recruited by Miles Davis to create the music for Louis Malle's film \"Ascenseur pour l'echafaud\". Alongside pianist René Urtreger, bassist Pierre Michelot and drummer Kenny Clarke, they improvised and recorded the soundtrack in one night while watching the movie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarney went on to record with Thelonious Monk and was chosen by Art Blakey to interpret the music for Roger Vadim's film \"Les liaisons dangereuses\" in 1960. He also appeared on the TV show Jazz Memories and performed at the Newport Jazz Festival with notable musicians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the late 1960s, Barney became interested in rock music and dedicated a record to Timothy Leary. He later ventured into Africa with Caroline de Bendern and created the album \"Moshi\" which combined jazz and African music. After a period of silence, he composed music for French films in the 1980s-1990s before returning to jazz.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"french-ballads","title":"French Ballads","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrench Ballads\u003c\/i\u003e is Barney Wilen's perfect synthesis between jazz and the French chanson. Newly remastered CD edition from the original 24-track analog master tapes by the original sound engineer, Hervé Le Guil. Deluxe 6-panel digipak presentation - 20-page booklet with specially prepared essays by renowned jazz writers - Philippe Vincent, Bassi, Riccardo Del Fra, drummer Sangoma Everett, and Patrick Wilen. The CD includes 4 previously unreleased alternate takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing the unexpected success of his comeback album \u003ci\u003eLa Note Bleue\u003c\/i\u003e, iconic French saxophonist Barney Wilen embarked right away on his following project, an album consisting of jazz versions of wonderful French chansons. According to Philippe Vincent: \"Barely three months after the release of \u003ci\u003eLa Note Bleue\u003c\/i\u003e, I thought that he was going fast, but he was not completely wrong to want to strike while the iron was hot. In addition, it is true that many musicians quickly turn to their next project as soon as the previous one has emerged. His idea was to devote a recording to a repertoire of French melodies, and I was immediately seduced by this proposition, as his playing style and his saxophone phrasing could approach singing.\" The new album constituted another success and is, because of its repertoire and approach, a quite unique work in the whole story of jazz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"It's a different Barney Wilen, a different saxophone identity, that resounds on \u003ci\u003eFrench Ballads\u003c\/i\u003e. How could it be otherwise? More confident and complex. More comfortable and in tune with the musical progress since the 1950s: one can hear it in the un-rushed freedom of his playing, in the flurries and embellishments he adds. The melodies and lyrics were as familiar to jazz ears as they were to a mainstream audience. Many were associated with popular movies, and together all were sure to ring a bell of national pride. It's a challenge to stop listing favourite moments on \u003ci\u003eFrench Ballads\u003c\/i\u003e - discovering this music on one's own should be part of the delight.\" - Ashley Kahn\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePersonnel: Barney Wilen (tenor \u0026amp; soprano saxophones), Michel Graillier (piano), Riccardo Del Fra (double bass), Sangoma Everett (drums)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elemental","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50445702725963,"sku":"1137105","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/5e1ae5de-5475-48c9-bc98-ecf2da881da8_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727043662"},{"product_id":"la-note-bleue","title":"La Note Bleue","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarney Wilen's complete 1987 studio album \u003ci\u003eLa Note Bleue\u003c\/i\u003e + 4 bonus alternative takes, one previously unissued. Newly remastered from the original analogue 24-track master tapes by the sound engineer of the original recording, Hervé le Guil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLa Note Bleue\u003c\/i\u003e was awarded the Grand Prix Jazz de l'Académie Charles Cros as \"The Best French Jazz Album of 1987\", and features Barney Wilen on tenor and soprano saxophones, Alain Jean-Marie on piano, Philippe Petit on guitar, Riccardo Del Fra on double-bass, and Sangoma Everett on drums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBonus CD consists of a previously unissued 1989 Radio France live broadcast by the Barney Wilen Quartet. Recorded on September 27, 1989 at the Parisian jazz club Le Petit Opportun, the broadcast features Wilen offering fresh new interpretations of songs from La Note Bleue. It is issued here thanks to the collaboration of the INA (Institute National de l`Audiovisuel). Wilen is backed here by Jacky Terrasson on piano, Gilles Naturel on double-bass, and Peter Gritz on drums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes a 28-page booklet featuring new liner notes by Philippe Vincent (Jazz Magazine), Francis Marmande (Le Monde), and bassist Riccardo del Fra. Showcases never before issued photos from the original studio sessions by Guy le Querrec, as well as other hitherto unpublished memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrench saxophonist Barney Wilen's career was boosted in 1957 when he joined Miles Davis on the soundtrack of Louis Malle's film noir classic Ascenseur pour l'échafaud. However, Wilen's popularity slowly waned starting in the 1970s, even though he would produce lots of wonderful music in the intervening years. The release of the LP 'La Note Bleue' marked a rebirth in his career. That legendary album followed the success of a Jacques de Loustal \u0026amp; Philippe Paringaux comic book partly inspired by his life, titled Barney et la Note Bleue, which put the saxophonist's name back into the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elemental","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50459551400267,"sku":"1127131","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/a17fb46b-9197-448b-b446-c33998c59994_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727224321"},{"product_id":"la-note-bleue-rsd-vinyl","title":"La Note Bleue RSD Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eLimited edition deluxe boxset. 180 gram LP on virgin vinyl mastered from the original analogue master tapes. Includes 40-page LP size booklet, never before seen photos from the original sessions and the complete 88-page English edition of the iconic comic book 'Barney Et La Note Bleue' by Jacques de Loustal \u0026amp; Philippe Paringaux. Plus a bonus CD of a previously unissued radio France live broadcast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrench saxophonist Barney Wilen came to international fame in 1957 when he joined Miles Davis on the soundtrack of Louis Malle's film noir classic 'Ascenseur pour l'échafaud', leading to a string of his own albums as leader and a jazz national hero. The release of the LP La Note Bleue in 1987 marked a pinnacle of his career, winning the Grand Prix Jazz de l'Académie Charles Cros as 'The Best French Jazz Album of 1987'. 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