Explore (Remastered) Sixun

• 1 Pauline 08:25
• 2 Bleu citron 08:36
• 3 Petit chartier 05:08
• 4 Miss Reggae 07:08
• 5 Radio Chabada 00:54
• 6 Mai Tonton 08:41
• 7 Ouege touist 07:00
• 8 Lune 06:23
• 9 Kirk 04:12
• 10 Michel-Ange 06:42
• Total Runtime 01:03:09

Info zu Explore (Remastered)

In 1988, Sixun released its third album, Explore, which, like its predecessors, contained its share of successes and explorations (hence the name…). This time, the Fantastic Six were joined on percussion by Jaco Largent from Guadeloupe, who replaced Idrissa Diop and stayed with the group for three albums. In a similar vein, Largent will later be heard with Yoman, formed by pianist Fabrice Devienne. Explore continues the group’s global quest, touching on jazz, Africa, the Caribbean and rock… with great pleasure. The whole record is an excellent vintage, and the very funky Petit Chartier, composed by Paco, will be one of the tracks that is still regularly covered by the band on stage.

Michel Alibo, bass, percussion, vocals
Paco Sery, drums, percussion
Louis Winsberg, guitar, bouzouki
Jean-Pierre Como, keyboards
Idrissa Diop, percussion
Jaco Largent, percussion, vocals
Alain Debiossat, saxophone

Digitally remastered

Sixun
The group was formed in the autumn of 1984 during a jam session. The name of the band is composed of six and one and is therefore pronounced Ssies-öhn. This refers to the six members of the band, who come from all over the world and play together as one band. The basic line-up (Paco Séry (drums, percussion), Jean-Pierre Como (keyboard), Alain Debiossat (saxophone), Louis Winsberg (guitar) and Michel Alibo (bass) has remained unchanged over the years, but the percussionists have changed regularly. These musicians also have solo projects and bring their different musical specialities to the group.

Due to the composition with drums and percussion and the often percussive bass playing of Michel Alibo, the music generally sounds very rhythmic. The underlying patterns sometimes consist of complex polyrhythms. The influences of the musical backgrounds of the band members are clearly recognisable. These include African and Caribbean influences. They regularly incorporate syllabic vocals.

Their album Palabre is partly orchestrated and precisely worked out. The arrangements were made by Pierre Bertrand, co-director of the Paris Jazz Big Band. In their publicity, they describe themselves as the European version of Zawinul's Weather Report, to which they bear a striking resemblance, both in terms of instrumentation and certain musicians. On the current album, two accordions are still used very effectively with the saxophonist.

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