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The pianist Florence Melnotte is particulary impressive for the power of her playing and the lyricism of her inspired solos.Stuttgart Nachrichten 1993.
The musiciens make a group around the pianist Florence Melnotte, a slight blond woman, a little timid when she presents her compositions, but who becomes a lioness behind her piano. Her music is very expressive, sensitive and original because the composition remains very free.Courrier picard 1994
This charming french Jazz woman, who currently lives in Switzerland , first made herself known by shining in numerous competitions: Coutances, Avignon, La Défense....Now is the time to recognize the true value of her talents as a delicate and naturally distinguished pianist. Jazzman Juillet 1994
At the group's core is Florence Melnotte, pianist and composer of most of the group's original songs.When she comps her playing lends cohesion to the ensemble and when she improvises, her solos shines with freedom and improvisatory brilliance. neue Zeitung 1997.
I am very impressed by the play of the pianist and brilliant composer Florence melnotte. It is powerful and lyrical at the same time and her way to comp is just superbe. One more time 2001.
Florence Melnotte ist die grosse Solistin des Abends.Umwerfend wie sie relaxt auf dem Sessel am klavier sitzt, atemberaubend schnell unf flinck die Tasten druckt, dissonante Sekundenintervalle repetiert, mit sparlichen Einsatz der linken Hand und deshalb hervorragendem Comping Spannung erzeugt oder auch ihren klassischen background durchschimmern lasst. Wundervoll,wie rhythmisch differenziert sie phrasiert, mit soul-jazzigem habitus fur Groove sorgt..Ohner tagblatt 2002
La pianiste florence melnotte nous a fait une démonstration magistrale du potentiel de créativité que permet la formule du trio. De leur prestation, on peut retenir une mise en place rigoureuse , une rigueur rythmique sans faille, de la passion, un sens aigu des nuances , virtuosité et swing omniprésents.Jazz one more time janvier 2006
Glass green, white foam, mist and torrent sing their song...flirting, inviting, seducing with abandon. Ricocheting from mind to mind, the privilege of bearing witness to the unspeakably sweet exultation of the creators, as they craft their ephemeral tapestry, for a moment their glory is ours, we can join the conversation by virtue of their open hearts and the benediction of delight on their faces. Thank you for the best jazz i have ever heard in my life. Susan heller 2006
A musical search , a sonorous poetry that which gives an essentiel place to composition and improvisation. A free musicality in lyrical colors , in dynamic forms , playing on opposite contrasts . True emotion.New haven 2008
The piano player Florence melnotte, who has a generous , intense and magic way of play.She breaks and catches the rythm and creates melodies and harmonic suites on the instant. She is a whirlwind of creativity who know how to find her place and leave some space in a band. viva la Musica 2011