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Raising Standards

“Going back helps with the process of moving forward.”

imon Moullier’s respect for standards runs deep. “I think they’re an important part of the culture of this music,” he says. “I’ve always learned and will continue to learn from these great composer/musicians who left us such a large body of work to explore and play within.” The French-born, New York-based vibraphonist’s debut, 2020’s quintet-centric , only hinted at that appreciation with the inclusion of a

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