The distinguished Guadeloupian drummer-composer Arnaud Dolmen returns with a third album, LeNo, in duo with his long-time accomplice, the talented Brazilian pianist Lenardo Montana. In 12 tracks, the duo manages to create a bold and rhythmic mix, a sort of abundant musical kaleidoscope, where the inspirations of the two musicians intertwine masterfully and plunge you into a dreamlike elsewhere. A modern album where the piano-drums-choirs are sufficient in themselves.
Our mission as artists is to share with the world the hope, the madness that comes with listening to your own self.
LeNo is a call to freedom Arnaud Dolmen & Leonardo Montana.
This opus presents 12 titles, all arranged by Arnaud Dolmen and Leonardo Montana. There we find their duo compositions (Les Invisibles Part 1, Spirale, available in 4 parts), compositions by the drummer (Hey Cousin, Zouky Monky, LeNo) and the pianist ('Agora Sim, Hajj). On two tracks, the duo revisits two standards: that of Cuban percussionist Mongo Santamaria with his title AfroBlue (Les Invisibles Part 2) and of Argentinian bassist Pedro Aznar (Romance de la Luna Tucumana