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Although it may be a misnomer to think of 25 individuals as one (“un” in French), this double dozen plus of some of France’s top improvisers have been doing so since 2012. That’s when bassist David Chiesa organized this ensemble. A celebration of its almost 15-year anniversary 25 pièces sans vide (“25 pieces without gaps” in English) is a three-CD set that plays on the band’s name and shows what it can do. While this… Read More