Stefano Bollani - Les Fleurs Bleues 2002

Review by Ufuoma Ukueku

Les Fleurs Bleues 2002 by Stefano Bollani: A Jazz Odyssey That’s Kinda Hard to Forget Alright, let’s talk about Les Fleurs Bleues 2002, Stefano Bollani’s groovy little gem that somehow got released in 2016 (yeah, time travel might be involved). This Contemporary Jazz album from France is like sipping espresso at midnight—smooth, edgy, and leaves you buzzing. Backed by Label Bleu, it brings together some serious talent: Scott Colley on contrabass, Clarence Penn smashing drums, and of course, Bollani himself tickling those piano keys with finesse. The cover art? A trippy mix of Lorenzo Montagni’s painting and Jérôme Witz’s design—think abstract flowers melting into jazz vibes. And props to Philippe Teissier Du Cros for handling recording, mixing, AND mastering. Dude must’ve been locked in the studio for weeks fuelled purely on croissants and ambition. Now, onto the tracks. There are eight beauties here, but two stuck out like sore thumbs—or maybe happy ones? First up, “Chippie.” Oh man, this one hits different. It starts off all coy, like your cat pretending not to care about you, then BAM—it explodes into a whirlwind of notes. Bollani’s piano work feels like he’s having an animated conversation with himself while Scott Colley’s bass hums along like a wise old uncle chiming in occasionally. The whole thing has this playful energy, making you want to dance awkwardly in your kitchen. You know, the kind where you spill coffee everywhere but don’t even care because life is too short for boring music. Then there’s “It Could Happen To Queneau”, which sounds like what would happen if Raymond Queneau (the literary genius) decided to write poetry using only saxophones and drumsticks. Wait, no saxophone here—but still, the rhythm section is tight enough to make you forget that fact. Clarence Penn’s drumming adds these sneaky little flourishes that keep things unpredictable. Honestly, I played this track three times in a row before realizing I hadn’t moved from my chair. Oops. Sure, the rest of the album is solid gold too—tracks like “L’Histoire Qui Avance” have a cinematic quality that makes you feel like you’re walking through Parisian streets under soft rain. But hey, focusing on everything would take away from the charm of discovery, right? So yeah, Les Fleurs Bleues 2002 isn’t just another jazz record; it’s more like a sonic postcard from Bollani saying, “Hey, remember how awesome imperfection can sound?” By the end of it, you’ll find yourself humming random bits and wondering why contemporary jazz doesn’t get invited to more parties. Oh, and fun fact: If this album were a person, it’d probably wear mismatched socks and quote obscure French philosophers at dinner parties. Which, honestly, we need more of in our playlists.

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Artist: Stefano Bollani
Album: Les Fleurs Bleues 2002

France

Jazz

Contemporary Jazz

2016

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Bar Biturico	3:17
Se Non Avessi Più Te	7:49
L'Histoire Qui Avance	3:28
It Could Happen To Queneau	5:29
Il Duca	3:37
Cidrolin	5:52
Un Giorno Dopo L'Altro	5:10
Chippie	4:56

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Cidrolin - Stefano Bollani (Les Fleurs Bleues)

Se non avessi più te - Stefano Bollani (Les Fleurs Bleues)

Il Duca - Stefano Bollani (Les Fleurs Bleues)

Rêver et révéler - Stefano Bollani (Les Fleurs Bleues)

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LBLV6635

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Label Bleu

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lytte på nettet
ascolta in linea
lyssna på nätet
ouvir online
online anhören
online luisteren
kuunnella verkossa
escuchar en línea
écouter en ligne

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Role	Company
Recorded At	Sonic Studio (Roma)
Mixed At	Studio Boxson
Edited At	L'Autre Studio

Credits

Role	Credit
Contrabass	Scott Colley
Cover	Jérôme Witz
Drums	Clarence Penn
Edited By	Jean-Pierre Bouquet
Painting	Lorenzo Montagni
Illustration	Lorenzo Montagni
Piano	Stefano Bollani
Vocals	Stefano Bollani
Recorded By	Philippe Teissier Du Cros
Mixed By	Philippe Teissier Du Cros
Mastered By	Philippe Teissier Du Cros

Notes

Recorded May 23, 2001 at Sonic Studio, Roma
Recorded October 21-22, 2001 at Studio Gil Evans, Amiens
Mixed at Studio Boxson
Edited at L'Autre Studio
℗ © 2002 Label Bleu
Made in E.U.
Le titre de cet album a été emprunté à l'oeuvre de Raymond Queneau "Les Fleurs Bleues" 1965

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Barcode: 3 521381 535686
Rights Society: SACEM
Label Code: LC 09743

About Stefano Bollani

Jazz pianist from Italy, born in Milan, 5 December 1972.

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Bollani
S. Bollani
S.Bollani
Stefano
Stefano Ballano

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? Stefano Bollani's album *Les Fleurs Bleues 2002* is a hidden gem in the contemporary jazz world. Released in 2016 under the French label Label Bleu, it blends smooth piano melodies with rich storytelling. The track "Se Non Avessi Più Te" even features Bollani himself on vocals, adding a personal touch. Fun fact: Philippe Teissier Du Cros handled recording, mixing, and mastering, giving the album a cohesive sound. Plus, the cover art by Jérôme Witz ties it all together with a visual flair that matches the music’s mood.

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tiemenvdworp

2025-03-14

Divino

huisartsenpraktijkoost

2025-03-14

c'est magnifique

aaalama

2025-03-14

un pò Chopin, un pò Cesária Évora, un pò jazz, un pò Duke Ellington, non male

noart99

2025-03-14

e`uguale quello che suona tutto diventa favoloso.

lafabpassmobilites

2025-03-14

Listening to this on a lazy afternoon..... simply beautiful ❤

bozody

2025-03-13

Finalmente un jazzista che sa apprezzare le grandi canzoni italiane degli anni '60 mettendo fine alla barzelletta che solo quelle americane da Berlin in poi potessero prestarsi all'improvvisazione. E dico questo a proposito di una canzone che non apprezzo particolarmente.