Etienne De La Sayette
Saxophones, flutes, composition
Flutes / Sax / Composition / Arrangement: Etienne de la Sayette
Drums: David Georgelet
Bass: Oliver Degabriele
Guitar: Loïc Réchard
Trumpet / Percussions: Paul Bouclier
“...The quintet’s repertoire draws from “ethio-jazz” greats (Mulatu Astatké, Alemayehu Eshete, Mahmoud Ahmed...) and proposes a subtle chemistry between faithful covers and fresh arrangements, revisited standards and rarities as well as personal compositions...”
RFI
“...This cocktail of vintage jazz-funk Eritrean music is the UFO which will make us regret that the aliens have been so discreet all this time...”
Rolling Stone (Philippe Blanchet)
“...Definitely one of those records to play at the end of the night...”
BBC 1 (Gilles Peterson)
"...A slightly new-yorkish, sober jazz-funk ... it is a true revelation..."
France Inter (Arnaud Viviant, Système Disque)
“...Inspired by an ethiopian sound, Akalé Wubé churns out a retro-futuristic soundtrack which makes you dance head to toes...”
Allo la Planète
“...To relish...”
France Info (Info Musique)
“...Akalé Wubé from Paris, a mix of garage rock and vintage jazz, with a touch of soul…and a small dose of reggae...”
Libération