Michel Benita (born 1954 in Algiers, Algeria) is a double bass player, prominent in jazz music since 1980's. He moved to Paris in 1981 and became one of the major discoveries in European jazz scene. He has worked with Aldo Romano, Marc Ducret, Martial Solal, Lee Konitz, Andy Sheppard, Dino Saluzzi, Erik Truffaz and Archie Shepp. He formed the ELB trio in 1999 with Vietnamese guitar player Nguyên Lê and American drummer Peter Erskine.
This is the first album as a leader, with a quartet including the late Redman, Rita Marcotulli and Aldo Romano.
Tracks
1. Inits (Michel Benita)
2. Hackers (Michel Benita)
3. False Alarm (Michel Benita)
4. Preferences (Michel Benita)
5. New Tune (James Taylor)
6. Out Of Habit (Rita Marcotulli)
7. Egon Schiele (Michel Benita)
8. Tess (Michel Benita)
MICHEL BENITA bass
ALDO ROMANO drums
RITA MARCOTULLI piano
DEWEY REDMAN saxophone
Recorded on March 29, 30, 31 at Studio Charles Cros
Label Bleu LBLC 6532. France