The music of the early 20th century French Avant-gardist Erik Satie for a jazz album makes perfect sense when its interpreters/performers are cornetist Kirk Knuffke and his long-time partner pianist Jesse Stacken. They both share their musical background in unconventional new/free jazz as well as classical training.
The Knuffke/Stacken duo has released a series of highly acclaimed albums with music by renowned composers of jazz.
1 SIX GNOSSIENNES No. 1 Lent 4:32
2 TROIS GYMNOPÉDIES No. 3 Lent et grave 4:35
3 VEXATIONS 1 2:40
4 PETITE OUVERTURE À DANSER 7:17
5 SIX GNOSSIENNES No. 2 Avec étonnement 9:50
6 TROIS GYMNOPÉDIES No. 2 Lent et triste 6:01
7 VEXATIONS 2 1:17
8 PIÈCES FROIDES 2, Danse de travers En y regardant à deux fois / Passer / Encore 7:05
9 SIX GNOSSIENNES No. 3 Lent 8:11
10 BONJOUR BIQUI, BONJOUR! 2:22
11 SARABANDE No. 1 F minor 5:04
12 SIX GNOSSIENNES No. 4 Lent 2:51
13 VEXATIONS 3 1:22
14 TROIS GYMNOPÉDIES No. 1 Lent et douloureux 4:28
Total Playing Time 67:39
All compositions by Erik Satie
Recorded May 2015
