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Jean-Philippe Viret Trio

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The bass whispers and its reverberations, which should disappear ephemerally, become a great torrent at any moment. Delicate splashes of sound give light to an illusory world. Manabu Oishi Trio’s “WISH” was released as the 100th work in the “AS Series” produced by Sawano Kobo. The trio’s intelligent, cool, and tense playing reminded me once again of its potential. This must have been due in large part to the chemical reaction caused by the participation of Jean-Philippe Villet. The Jean-Philippe Villet Trio shines especially brightly in the “AS Series. The refined sound that reflects their supple sensibility has been brushed up even further on this, their sixth album in total.Not Yet” unfolds softly and vividly, “Le Re Grave” has an elegant glow that softens the night air, “Page 345” seems to release uncontrollable emotions, “Le Corridor” is wrapped in a gentle oval with a moist tex