“ The Clown Theory is also a first for the guitarist in that it gives him the opportunity to present himself as a singer (enchanting?): the record ends with “Last Smile”, an evanescent ballad where Anis Benhallak unites his strings natural to those of his instrument. Perhaps a way of shaping his future music, who knows. In the meantime, we will take great pleasure in traveling with today’s » CITIZEN JAZZ
“A composer with a real sense of balance” Jazz News
“Anis’ music comes from a long way away, it will actually dig into the depths of the roots of traditional Algerian music and the soul of the artist” Dubai Culture
“A composer with a real sense of balance” Jazz News
“In search of freedom, still and always unsatisfied, he is unclassifiable and lives his life in the image of what his music is. An outstanding musician met in his Parisian studio, between two planes, he gives us the intimacy of what makes him up and how he composes.”
Art Notebook
“The cement of Anis Benhallak's ten compositions is a fair mix of jazz and Arab-Andalusian music, the contribution of jazz is remarkable in “Insomnia” where the dissonant introduction to the piano is worthy of a free jazz composition . » Artist's column
“Definitely, no one is a prophet in his own country! On the menu, Apes Theater, his latest album, recorded in New York and released last November. Smooth start. The audience holds their breath and opens their ears wide. Anis caresses his startocaster and releases notes that define his cosmos. Benhallak’s music is a journey into stratospheric limbo.” El Watan
Jazz in Vienna “around the world in one concert”
“A fluid jazz where harmony and playing complicity emerge between the musicians. Where, for the first time, the pieces are dressed in electronic sounds through which he defines the routes to take, illuminates the milky way with rock lightning, pop motifs, carries in his wake influences from all over the world » France Musique
“A Jazz Fusion with the scent of a thousand and one nights” Jazz Mag
“This is an album that bears its name aptly, because it is indeed a paradoxical (but successful) project to want to mix raï, malouf and also rock in a jazz record. It just goes to show that in music, the integration dear to our policies is not only possible but effective. " New wave.
“There is originality in his melodies. Throughout his stage performance, he will produce a clear performance. The sounds are multiple, as this musician draws inspiration from various musical genres. It provides a carefully orchestrated synthesis, very pleasant to listen to for music lovers who finally discover it. Accompanied by no less talented musicians, all his songs are based on his guitar. He uses two, it depends. The vocals are not too much, that of Mehdi Askeur (one of the official singers of the Orchester National de Barbes). In S’ayda (text of Algerian heritage sung in particular by Chikha Rimiti, the great voice of raï-blues), the interpretation is most faithful. » Blasting News
“Jazz between colors and pranks” L’Expression
“He’s releasing The Clown Theory: Here’s the elegant Benhallak again” El Watan
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