Tracklist:
A1 Mank De Monk 1:55
A2 Hairache 2:20
A3 Stay Quiet 4:15
A4 Late 4:15
A5 Moderne 5:25
B1 Catch A Satch 2:20
B2 Between The Sheets 4:15
B3 Wazemmes 4:15
B4 Sumatra 1:00
B5 S'Ornette-Margareta 5:10
Musicians:
Bass [Electrc & Acoustic] – Jean-Luc Ponthieux
Drums – Jacques Mahieux
Guitar – Claude Barthelemy
Saxophone [Tenor & Soprano] – Jean-Marc Padovani
Tuba, Trombone [Kontrabass] – Gérard Buquet
Bass [Electrc & Acoustic] – Jean-Luc Ponthieux
Drums – Jacques Mahieux
Guitar – Claude Barthelemy
Saxophone [Tenor & Soprano] – Jean-Marc Padovani
Tuba, Trombone [Kontrabass] – Gérard Buquet
Released on the legendary Owl Records, Moderne is a quintessential piece of French avant-garde jazz. Claude Barthélemy delivers a masterclass in "architectural" guitar playing, blending the precision of math-rock with the fluid improvisation of European jazz.
The album is characterized by its sharp, angular riffs and complex rhythmic structures, occasionally echoing the disciplined intensity of King Crimson. It perfectly captures the 1980s transition where jazz-rock met post-punk aesthetics. For collectors of Zeuhl or high-concept fusion, this remains an essential, yet often overlooked, masterpiece of European music.