Edward Simon & David Binney

Fiestas de Agosto Edward Simon & David Binney

Upon listening, the most striking point of the session is the absolute concentration that hovers about. The duo formula in jazz has never been easy: any showmanship must be reduced to a minimum in order to obtain satisfying and lasting results. Lee Konitz, for instance, has taught everyone a lot in this area, changing partners as often as possible and always trying to draw out their best. This is a lesson that Binney and Simon have learned well. Their partnership has been well tested in many circumstances: it is not a casual meeting that happened onstage during a festival or at a jam session.