Antoine Boyer

scot

I have a limited number of "Leske" CDs for $10 + $2 for shipping. Contact me by PM if you are interested.

Phil

I know it's my 2nd post on this, but since returning from DFNW, I've had the "Leske" CD playing non stop, in the car, in the house...it's a refreshing new CD in this repertoire, from a young man with an uncanny musical ability to express himself and breathe fresh life into these old songs; adding his own personal touch to such classics as: "MSG", "La Gitane", "Ou es tu mon amour", "Tears", "Them there eyes", "Anouman". His improvisation around Anouman which is introduced and evolves out of "Derwentwaters Farewell" which is an old English folk song is a hauntingly beautiful piece.
The disc ends with the up tempo fun "Eternel Printemps" by F.A. Moerman.
For me, what's wonderful about "Leske" is that I hear something new each time I listen.

Archtop Eddy

It's great to see all the enthusiasm for Antoine, Sebastien, their CDs, and their music. As for Django in June, that get's my vote as well. I spoke with Sebastien about this idea at DFNW and he was excited about the possibility. So thanks Denis for suggesting it here on the forum. Of course, it's totally up to Andrew (who has always chosen exceptional instructors at DiJ)--but it's good to know it's a possible and doable idea. AE

ddarion153

Hes an exceptional talent no doubt about it--- and the CD is great( i do wish they'd used a bass player as well though.)
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Craig Bumgarner

Indeed! Ignoring the fact this is a young kid playing well beyond his years, Leske takes us back to the 50s and 60s when GJ was in its incubation period. While the recent trend, which I very much enjoy, has been towards a more modern style ala the Selmer 607 crowd, Gonzalo Begara, Stephane Wrembel, etc., the Boyers take us back half a century and show us something new and surprisingly unique. Bravo!

Regards the absence of a bass player, I have a different view. To me, it opens up the space for the two guitars (or guitar and accordion on some of the pieces) to play within and the Boyers take full advantage of it. I have nothing against bass, but GJ is a style that is often played with just two guitars when not performing and I admire the Boyers for going against the grain and performing the way they play it at home.

Playing without a bass is an acquired taste. At first, you miss it, but after a bit, you realize when one door closes another opens. I've been playing a little restaurant gig in a guitar duo for about six months now as an aside from our regular four piece Hot Club group. It has been very interesting, challenging and full of musical opportunity. Found out right away where I'd been slackin' :oops:

CB