Michel Portal!
Michel Portal is one of the greatest improvisers on the planet, but he’s never had much exposure in the US and his discography is comparatively small, considering the degree of his talents. Now I see that Arte Live Web has posted SIX recent Portal concerts, with possibly more to come.
Most are duo performances: For example, there’s a gorgeous set with guitarist Sylvain Luc; I’m a new fan of pianist Bohan Z after seeing his duo with the master; accordion whiz Vincent Peirani is a great foil for Portal. But all six are well worth your time and attention!