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...INTERVIEW WITH FRENCH President Jacques Chirac in this week's issue is something of a coup for TIME, and also something of a natural. Conducted in French at the Elysee Palace with Paris bureau chief Thomas Sancton and TIME Europe editor Chris Redman, it is the first that Chirac has granted to a foreign publication since his election last May. But as Sancton has discovered since he began following Chirac as a candidate last year, the American journalist and the French politician have more in common than meets...
Last month, before the strikes and demonstrations that have created a crisis in France began, an upbeat Jacques Chirac met with TIME Europe editor Christopher Redman and Paris bureau chief Thomas Sancton to discuss his views of France, Europe and the world. It was the first interview Chirac has granted to any foreign publication since his election as President in May. Excerpts from their conversation...
...second set, however, Redman turned up the heat for the Sanders audience. With the support of his excellent rhythm section, Redman's composition, "Lyric," became a tour de force. The long, exotic ballad gradually increased in intensity and tempo until Redman gave the cue for a frenzied modal cycle which provided the framework for his most convincing playing of the evening. Finally, the patented falsetto shrieks had found an appropriate setting. The solo by pianist Peter Martin was one of many mesmerizing offerings by this quintessentially capable sideman...
After "Lyric," Redman invited special guest Christian McBride onto the stage and they played two jaw-dropping duets. McBride's talent is simply beyond description. Einstein was not better at physics and Pele was not better at soccer than McBride is at the bass. This 22-year old, has gone from being a prodigy to being a legend in the space of about two years, and he's still improving. What makes McBride so enjoyable to hear is his combination of ludicrous technical skills with a style that is thoroughly grounded in a traditional jazz feel. On "Ornithology," a challenging...
...conclusion of the second set led to a standing ovation from the audience at Sanders Theater, and in the manner of a magnanimous entertainer, Redman obliged by playing a fantastic encore, summoning McBride back on stage to share duties with the quartet's regular bassist, Chris Thomas. The group played a spirited version of the old Basic tune "Second Balcony Jump" (after Redman cautioned the packed upper level of Sanders Theater not to get any ideas) and then the leader let the two bassists have a long dialogue that was the evening's highlight. As they exchanged four-measure, then...