Bruno Tauzin - Solo Bass

Bruno Tauzin
www.bassebruno.com

Bruno Tauzin has just released a new solo bass CD and it's quite a beautiful musical statement!


Bruno has a really nice ear for melody and harmony (and it sounds like he's spent some time in the classical wood shed...  very reminiscent harmonic movement!).  If you're looking for a chop fest, this may not be the release for you, but I found every track to be very satisfying from a purely musical standpoint.  Although I may not be one to listen to a whole album of solo bass very often (with the exception of some early Dave Holland releases) this music is very soothing and comforting!  Bruno makes nice use of open strings, harmonics and double-stops and his lines are very organic.  My overall impression is that, while you may not be bumping this while cruising the strip, the music here creates a very nice atmosphere.  I found myself enjoying this as a soft soundtrack in the house while doing some other things (and that's a much bigger compliment than it sounds..!).  The music asks you to sit back and let it in...  it won't force itself upon you.  Very worth checking out if you have a little patience.

review by Damian Erskine for Bass Musician Magazine