The 1983 JMS debut from Eric Le Lann offers a smooth, often melancholic take on contemporary jazz, featuring his signature lyrical trumpet.
- The album was recorded in Paris and produced by Jean-Michel Smyth. It features a quartet of French jazz musicians. The album was reissued on CD in 2005.
- Night Bird was the first of three albums Le Lann recorded for the JMS label during the 1980s.
- The album features seven original compositions by Le Lann.
Eric Le Lann is a French jazz trumpeter, best known for his work in the post-bop and contemporary jazz scenes. He emerged in the late 1970s and gained recognition for his lyrical improvisational style. In 1983, Le Lann was establishing himself as a prominent voice in the European jazz landscape. This period saw him balancing studio work with live performances across the continent.
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