This album is the reissue in 2011 of the cd Intuitions, originally released in 1989 by the same label (Igloo records) and with the same title. This reissued received a new sleeve and additional archive photos.
All compositions by Michel Herr, except # 8 by Hein Van de Geyn.
An international trio, composed of Michel Herr (piano & synth), Hein Van de Geyn (double bass, NL) and Leroy Lowe (drums, USA).
The CD "Intuitions" received the Sax Prize '89, the Belgian Critics Award as best Belgian jazz album of the year.
It includes a.o. "Labyrinthe", the Michel Herr composition that won the 1st Prize of the famous "Concours International de Composition de Thèmes de Jazz" of Monaco.
The album was rated Five Spots in the French jazz magazine Jazz Hot.
THE PRESS :
" ...the sensitive, harmonically inventive pianist Michel Herr, who played his own award-winning composition "Labyrinthe". Leonard Feather, L.A. Times
"...when the instrument sings to such an extent, it is pointless to regret the absence of a horn player...." François Lacharme, Jazz Hot "Five Spots" (F)
"A Musician before all, Michel Herr expresses himself as much through his writing than through his piano playing. Michel mainly develops his own langage, creating lyrical music of great harmonic richness, with a remarkable dramatic sense." Pierre de Chocqueuse, Jazz Hot "Five Spots" (F)
"Michel Herr unfolds a universe that is his own. A universe rich in poetry, in which sensitivity, creativity and swing blend very well. A perfect example of European jazz in full maturity." Le Soir (Belgium)
"Belgian pianist Michel Herr signs here an excellent album. His phrasing has great clarity; it is well articulated while remaining very fluid. Herr also reaffirms himself as a talented composer." Paul Benkimoun, Jazz Magazine (F)
"Refined and poetic playing. Michel Herr is the creator of various moods : dreamlike, exciting, nostalgic, with moments of fantasy. Michel Herr's playing is based upon an elegant lyricism, which expresses himself in delicately sculpted phrases that never become sweet. The trio, very convincing, shows a real interaction between the three instruments." André Joly, La Voix du Nord
"A trio that sounds just like one man, a ludic microcosm that injects strong emotions into everything it touches. No excuses to ignore any longer this master in complicity." Xavier Prévost, Claviers (F)
"Sumptuous !...With this trio, his trio, Michel Herr unfolds his universe and his compositions. Both are worth the detour. An elegant touch, beauty of the melodies and a perfect understanding between the three musicians. Intuitions is a "grand cru." Philippe Adler, Backstage (F)
- Released : 27/05/2011
- Reference : IGL 073
- Support : CD
- Label : Igloo
