 Isabelle Olivier
 Impressions
 Review by Gary Hill

This is an unusual set. Musically it sits between art music, jazz and classical. In terms of instrumentation, other than electronics and drums, it’s all classical all the way. Isabelle Olivier herself plays harp, so that’s a rather unusual lead instrument. The music other than the closer is all based impressionist art. That closing title track is an exploration of a John Coltrane piece. However you label this, it is, by definition art music. It also feels important and manages to entertain at the same time.
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