Théo Angelopoulous

Tome 1 - Le naturaliste
Seule la science pourra piéger ce sauvage meurtrier.
Le professeur Theo Cray, biologiste computationnel, sait déceler des motifs cohérents là où d’autres ne voient que le chaos. Aussi, quand des corps mutilés sont retrouvés au cœur des bois du Montana où il fait des recherches, Theo comprend vite que la police, qui a conclu à des attaques de grizzli, se trompe de coupable. …

Formed by world reknown keyboardist Jim Alfredson (organissimo, Dirty Fingers, Janiva Magness, Greg Nagy Band, Root Doctor) Theo harkens back to the keyboard-centric superbands of the 1970s like Yes, Genesis, and Emerson Lake and Palmer, but with a distinctly modern and bold approach. Theo also represents a return to the concept of the keyboardist as a vital and irreplaceable part of the group, rather than a mere sideman. The intrepid and dynamic music is paired with auspicious lyrical themes of corporatization, consumerism, loss of innocence, exile, and the obsession with celebrity. Lead vocals are handled by Alfredson himself. Usually relegated to background duties, Alfredson's surprisingly flexible baritone voice shifts from soaring muscularity to intimate falsetto and everything between. The eponymous debut album features six tracks including an epic three song opening suite comprising 24 minutes.

Theo Travis' Double Talk - Transgression (2015) {Esoteric Recordings EANTCD 1052}
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© 2015 Esoteric Recordings | EANTCD 1052
Jazz / Post Bop / Experimental / Fusion / Saxophone

The chiming notes of a very Mahavishnu Orchestra sounding guitar open the tension-rich "Fire Mountain" hotly pursued by Theo Travis' intense tenor sax soloing and coruscating axe work from Mike Outram. A change of pace is heard in the title track, beginning slowly but gradually building-up in pace and volume, Outram's fuzzy guitar twinned with Travis' sax comprise the melodic driving force, all underpinned by organ from Pete Whittaker and crackling drums from seasoned percussionist Nic France. The pressure continues to build courtesy of a keen ensemble riff reaching a climax until it dies back into the opening reflective sax-led balledic theme.

Vincent & Theo - by Robert Altman (1990)

The relationship between the obsessive, brilliant painter Vincent Van Gogh and his more practical brother Theo is at the center of director Robert Altman's well-received biography, originally produced as a miniseries for European television.