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Pour clore une tournée européenne et sceller une amitié de 10 ans, la chanteuse de Philadelphie Denise King et le pianiste/compositeur Olivier Hutman ont enregistré un album intitulé « No Tricks ». On peut y écouter des standards de jazz et de blues, qui montrent toute l'étendue de la palette vocale et la qualité d'interprétation de Denise King, mais surtout des compositions originales magnifiquement écrites par Olivier Hutman, où la sensibilité et le groove sont omniprésents. Et pour sublimer la voix profonde et à la fois pleine de fraicheur de Denise, celle-ci et Olivier ont fait appel aux sidemen hors pairs que sont Olivier Temime au saxophone, Darryl Hall à la contrebasse et Steve Williams à la batterie (qui fut très longtemps le batteur de Shirley Horn).

First album of the collaboration between Denise King and Olivier Hutman, Steve Williams and Darry Hall, "No Tricks" is a mix of sensuality and softness. With its slow melodies, you will find touches of blues, soul and vocal jazz. Denise King's genuine voice accompanies Olivier Hutman's performance on the piano. A mixture of jazz standards and original pieces composed by Olivier Hutman.


DENISE KING Born in Philadephia (a place where many great jazzmen originate from), Denise King is considered as one of the greatest voice of the contemporary jazz scene. All throughout her life, she has sung with many important jazzmen such as Cecile Mc Bee, Christian Mc Bride, Uri Caine, Orrin Evans... Denise King has also performed with artists from the international pop-music scene: Billy Paul, Celine Dion, Bunny Siegler...She has often recorded on R'n'B tunes at the famous recording company "Philly Sound". She has a rich background with influences of gospel, blues and traditional jazz standards.
OLIVIER HUTMAN pianist, composer and french arranger. From 1958 to 1968, Olivier Hutman studied classical piano. He studied music and achieved a PhD in music and ethnology. He was part of the first jazz-rock band in 1977 named "Chute Libre". He composed many pieces for the film industry. He is the heir of Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, Mc Coy Tyner... He plays a limpid style, with lots of nuances and stands as a gifted musical leader.

websites: http://www.dking-ohutmantrio.com http://www.myspace.com/olivierhutman http://www.myspace.com/deniseking