Linh Merci

Merci is a deeply personal expression of gratitude, a celebration of the powerful relationships that keep music alive. This effervescent recording is rooted in the compositions of Gabriel Fauré, whom Kathryn Stott calls her “musical soulmate,” and follows the arcs of his inspiration and influence, from the creations of his teacher Camille Saint-Saëns and his friend and supporter Pauline Viardot to works by his student Nadia Boulanger and her sister, Lili. Merci is testament to the gift of friendship, to the connections among performers, between students and teachers, and across generations that make music magic.

Fishbach is an independent artist from the unprecedent and rich young french-singing scene ( she's 25 yo). Her inspirations come from 80s scene melodies and make you think about french artists like Catherine Ringer or Desireless. Her main instruments are her Telecaster, enhanced with a lot of synth and reverbs, and her voice. She can sing with a voice as low, strong and vibrant on some songs as high, light and delicates on others. Her lyrics address themes such as love and death, joy and pain, or loneliness in a very french romantic way. After a debut EP released on french label Les disques Entreprise in 2015, her upcoming album is due to come on January 27 of 2017 on the same label. If you like french artists such as Grand Blanc, La Femme, Flavien Berger and Buvette, you should have an instant crush with Fishbach.

On July 1, 1991 Miles Davis played the opening night of the annual Jazz à Vienne Festival in southeastern France. His lineup included saxophonist Kenny Garrett, keyboardist Deron Johnson, drummer Ricky Wellman, bassist Richard Patterson, and "lead bassist" Foley (Joseph McCreary, Jr.). The latter was so designated because the former Mint Condition bassist tuned his custom-made instrument an octave higher, allowing him to emulate a lead guitarist. While Davis' final recordings for Warner Bros. have been subject to debate, this previously unissued performance places his final musical thinking in proper context. Performed less than 90 days before his death, the concert showcases a seasoned band playing an expertly hybridized meld of jazz, funk, and R&B.