GILSON, JEF / PONTY, J.L. & CHAUTEMPS, J - Oeil Vision (LP)

One of the best albums by legendary french pianist Jef Gilson, recorded in 1963 & 1964 with Jean-Luc Ponty on violin, Daniel Humair on drums, Jean-Louis Chautemps & Pierre Caron on tenor sax, Guy Pedersen & Henri Texier on bass. A Superb line up for this beautiful album including 2 splendid versions of "Chant-Inca" (an hidden cover of Pharoah Sanders "Creator has a Masterplan"). Essential French spiritual/avant jazz. Gilson was the brilliant mind behind a number of incredible, yet over-looked recordings during the late sixties and early seventies. His music spanned from big band and large led ensemble work to his later explorations with African influenced spiritual jazz. Limited edition of 500 numbered copies.