Jean Dousteyssier - Post K (2016)

Jean Dousteyssier’s Post K is a contemporary jazz recording that blends traditional jazz repertoire with modern reinterpretation and experimental ensemble interaction. Released in 2016 on ONJ Records, the album reflects a creative dialogue between early jazz influences and present-day improvisational approaches. The program alternates between well-known standards, jazz classics, and original compositions, reimagined through a flexible and often playful instrumental perspective.

The performances feature Jean Dousteyssier on clarinet and bass clarinet, supported by Benjamin Dousteyssier on saxophones, Matthieu Naulleau on piano, and Elie Duris on drums. This quartet navigates a wide stylistic range, from the swing-era energy of pieces like “Struttin’ with Some Barbecue” and “Honeysuckle Rose” to more fragmented and experimental moments such as “Handful Of” and “Get Out of Here Jack Carrey with Your Quadrille.” The arrangements frequently shift between structured passages and free improvisation, creating a sense of spontaneity and unpredictability.

Post K stands out for its ability to connect jazz tradition with contemporary reinterpretation, offering a dynamic and intellectually engaging listening experience that remains grounded in rhythmic clarity and melodic invention.

Tracklist:
1. China Boy (Boutelje-Winfree) - 3:10
2. Handful Of (Dousteyssier) - 0:13
3. Katy (Dousteyssier) - 1:38
4. Get Out of Here Jack Carrey with Your Quadrille (Dousteyssier) - 3:33
5. Shreveport Stomp (Morton) - 2:49
6. Honeysuckle Rose (Waller) - 4:22
7. Lulu's Back in Town (Waller) - 0:52
8. Fingerbuster (Smith) / Elegy (Massenet) - 3:51
9. Struttin' with Some Barbecue (Armstrong) - 4:14
10. Mean Dog Blues (Nichols) - 2:57
11. Jazz Battle (Smith) - 3:41
12. Charleston Rag (Blake) - 2:49
13. Story Book Ball (Murray) - 7:27

Personnel:
Jean Dousteyssier - clarinet, bass clarinet
Benjamin Dousteyssier - alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
Matthieu Naulleau - piano
Elie Duris - drums