The recent passing of influential jazz critic francis Marmande, on december 25th, leaves a void in the world of music journalism [[1]]. Known for his sharp insights and dedication to the revolutionary spirit of the genre, Marmande’s legacy continues to inform perspectives on contemporary jazz [[2]]. This spirit is notably evident in new releases like bassist Stéphane Kerecki’s *liberation Songs*, a work that appears to directly engage with Marmande’s core belief about jazz’s inherent connection to social and artistic upheaval [[3]].
“Jazz, its very invention, has always been linked to revolution. It’s when it forgets this that it becomes boring,” wrote the late Francis Marmande, a celebrated jazz writer and critic who passed away on December 25th, the day after Christmas. The sentiment resonates powerfully when listening to Liberation Songs, the latest work from bassist Stéphane Kerecki.
There’s clearly a deliberate intention behind revisiting, as he does…
