Laurent Maur Quartet

« If you're not already familiar with Maur's brilliant playing this will be a real ear-opener. He's an intense player who's not only mastered the chromatic harmonica in terms of impressive technique but his ballad work (such as on « Benny’s dream" ) shows the kind of feeling that provides the perfect contrast to the blistering speed on display on cuts like « Indifference", a musette waltz played at breathtaking tempo. The backing by the rest of the quartet is excellent as well, making the entire album a delight to listen to. This is an important addition to any jazz library, but an essential one if you are or are wanting to become a jazz harmonica player! » Slim Heilpern : director of SPAH (society for preservation and advancement of harmonica, US)