"Live 2001 contains the quintessence of Latcho Drom. This selection of the best moments from their 2001 tour is a demonstration of the ease with which the group formed by Christophe Lartilleux can build a relationship with its audience. You can feel the band loves all the risks of a live situation, and the easy interaction between all the musicians - including an extraordinary Florin Niculescu on violin - just adds to the fun. Every title (and performance!) of Christophe Lartilleux and his musicians here proves that Latcho Drom is one of the most eclectic bands around, combining a healthy respect for tradition with a huge thirst for new horizons. Benjamin GOLDENSTEIN & Patrick FREMEAUX