# Michèle Buirette – La Mise En Plis
Michèle Buirette's 1985 release La Mise En Plis stands as a distinctive entry into the contemporary jazz landscape of mid-1980s France. Released on the independent GRRR label, this LP showcases Buirette's sophisticated approach to jazz composition and arrangement during a period when French jazz was experiencing a creative renaissance.
The album demonstrates a compositional style that balances accessibility with experimental ambition. Opening with the concise Pas De Fumee Sans Feu, the record quickly establishes its thoughtful tone before expanding into the extended exploration of Agoraphobie, a nine-minute centerpiece that reveals the depth of Buirette's musical vision. The instrumental palette shifts across the album, from the introspective Manel to the energetic Enzyme, which serves as the brief B-side opener.
The standout moments include Le Devis De L'Amour, a seven-minute composition that balances lyricism with harmonic sophistication, and the album's closing statement, Le Chevalier A La Triste Figure. Throughout La Mise En Plis, Buirette crafts intelligent contemporary jazz that rewards repeated listening, making it an essential discovery for collectors seeking quality mid-1980s French jazz recordings.
