A very peculiar bass player who is so easily identifiable thanks to an unorthodox playing which immediately arouses forget-me-nots. Yves Abel nicknamed “ the freezer ” by his peers because of his ability to subjugate the bass, to make it a tool of expression and exploration in addition to his function as an accompanist. Having appeared in the embers of a filiation which prospected all the planetary vibrations. This allowed him in contact with others to adhere to it as an autodidact; and to create an exclusive style that will attract even the plotters. Because, already endowed with an avant-garde orientation which distinguishes it from the others, on purpose of a meteoric evolution. Between the little detours in the fold, Yves Abel finds himself in the state incognito. Nurturing the dream of proving yourself to get out of anonymity.
The opportunity arose during the Sunday program of the “Magnum Band” at the late “The Penguin” club in Brooklyn; where the group organizes a sort of show: “Looking for the idol” in which Yves performed without appeal that made Tico and Dadou shiver; while giving Poquito the regular bassist a cold sweat. From then on, the passenger “ stints ” ensued which put him in the limelight. Until his introduction to the “Tabou Combo”, after an eminent predecessor, Joe Charles gave him this place which he succinctly occupied following the sudden departure of maestro Dòf Chancy. At this crossroads, Yves becomes the darling of aficionados and continues to grow in a rapidly changing group of a stock konpa .
HE BEGAN TO INFUSE HIS COLORFUL BRAND WITH “TABOU” IN WHICH HE ESTABLISHED HIMSELF AS AN INNOVATIVE BASS PLAYER
Thus, from the album ” Aux Antilles ” , he began to infuse his colorful brand with “Taboo” in which he established himself as an innovative bass player; earning him the nickname of ” radical ”. Imbued with a deep velocity, melodic mastery and sensitivity; with which he successively sprinkled works : Zap-zap, Reference, Rasanble, 360 degree, Taboulogy.And which marked a period of turmoil for a group with which he rubbed shoulders with many guitarists: Elysée, Garry, Condé, Josama; and always knowing how to bring balance to a not quite stable whole. Before he was eventually pushed out the door. So, after a fruitful decade with the “Tabou Combo” in which he had the opportunity to take his art to a further level on the roads of the world, Yves Abel joined the “Skah-Shah # 1” of Cubano.
A passage which is only a formality for a musician whose versatility gives him the right to all detours, ignoring dominant standards while transcending fashions. In any case, becoming a coveted bassist in recording studios. Arranging for Mini Records, collaborating with “Zeklè” and at the same time fulfilling his maestro status with “NY All Stars” whose tenure was less convincing, despite an abundance of young talent. Then going to a personal initiative with the “Volume” which did not hit the mark. Relentlessly pursuing its vocation as a migratory bird, spreading its flourishing touch here and there. Some have undoubtedly seen his performance of ‘ ‘ La Dessalinienne ”on Youtube. Without forgetting a temporary collaboration with the “Zenglen”, and other contributions to various projects from the musical circles combined, who always like to claim his expertise as a contagious bass player.
