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With: 

  • Nico Morelli avec “Let me Play, Let me Pray”
  • Baptiste Herbin, André Ceccarelli, Sylvain Romanoavec “Django!”
  • Samara Joy avec “Portrait”
  • Frédéric Viale avec “Caméléon”
  • Mark Masters & Tim Hagans avec “Sui Generis”
  • Anat Cohen Quartetinho avec “Bloom”
  • Baptiste Trotignon, Eric Legnini, Bojan Z, Pierre de Bethmann avec “Pianoforte”
  • Snorre Kirk avec “What a Day”
  • Michael Mayo avec “Fly”
  • Lisa Liu avec ” Temperance”
  • Mario Canonge, Michel Zenino avec ” Paraphrases”
  • Roy Hargrove’s Crisol avec ” Grande-Terre”

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In October, Couleur Jazz offers you an exceptional panorama of the latest jazz releases with its Best of the month. Here are the artists and albums not to be missed:

1 Roy Hargrove – Grande-Terre 

Recorded in 1998, Grande-Terre by Roy Hargrove and his group Crisol has finally been released by Verve Records, offering the public a gem that was previously unpublished. This album blends jazz, Afro-Cuban rhythms, soul, and funk, reflecting Hargrove’s lasting influence on artists like Kamasi Washington and D’Angelo. With its unique mix of sounds, Grande-Terre celebrates Roy Hargrove’s visionary approach, combining virtuosity and musical diversity.

2 Michael Mayo, « Fly »

In his album Fly, Los Angeles-based vocalist, composer, and arranger Michael Mayo taps into his intuition to deliver deeply personal and emotive music that blends jazz, neo-soul, and R&B. Joined by renowned musicians like pianist Shai Maestro and drummer Nate Smith, he reinvents classics such as Miles Davis’s “Four” and Wayne Shorter’s “Speak No Evil,” while introducing original compositions.

Fly is characterized by a spontaneous approach, where Mayo prioritizes improvisation and authenticity. His rendition of “Just Friends,” captured in a single take, embodies the natural chemistry between him and his fellow musicians. The title track explores themes of lightness and freedom, reflecting his unfiltered creative process.

With this album, Mayo asserts a musical identity that balances homage and innovation, revealing an artistic maturity where emotion lies at the heart of every note.

3 Snorre Kirk – What A Day!

After an initial encounter in 2019, Snorre Kirk’s quartet formed in 2023 with Giacomo Smith on saxophone, Joe Webb on piano, and Anders Fjeldsted on bass. This group marks a new era for the drummer, who shares a jazz vision with varied influences with them. What A Day! is their first recording together, enriched by rhythm guitarist Alexander Bouton, inspired by Count Basie. Influenced by jazz masters like Earl Hines, Snorre Kirk combines original compositions with historical aesthetics on this album. After several line-ups, this quartet allows Snorre Kirk to reinvent his musical universe while keeping his attachment to swing, especially on tracks like One For The Road, inspired by Jay McShann.

4 Baptiste Herbin – Django!

Baptiste Herbin revisits Django Reinhardt’s universe in a saxophone, double bass, and drum trio, breaking free from usual codes while capturing the essence of the famous guitarist. With Daniel Yvinec as artistic director, Baptiste builds a repertoire around Django’s emblematic compositions, musette waltzes, and covers like Night and Day, where he plays a solo inspired by Django. Sylvain Romano on double bass and André Ceccarelli on drums accompany him with virtuosity and depth, each session exploring the balance between silence and intensity. In this vibrant tribute, Herbin reaches exceptional musical depth, offering a personal and luminous interpretation of Django’s work.

https://couleursjazz.fr/fr/baptiste-herbin-trio-django/

5 Frédéric Viale – Caméléon

For his eighth album Caméléon, Frédéric Viale goes solo, offering a rich and poetic musical journey. Inspired by various genres—jazz, tango, choro, and traditional music—he delivers original compositions like La Matriarca and Caméléon, as well as reinterpretations of classics like Besame Mucho. Recorded at ArteSuono studio under the direction of Stefano Amerio, this album highlights Viale’s unique sensitivity, shaped by years of refinement and musical heritage. Caméléon is an intimate and elegant album, revealing Frédéric Viale’s artistic soul.

https://couleursjazz.fr/fr/frederic-viale-cameleon/

6 Samara Joy – Portrait

Following her Grammy Award-winning success with Linger Awhile, Samara Joy returns with Portrait, an album that marks a decisive step in her career. Co-produced with trumpeter Brian Lynch, this album reveals the chemistry she shares with her group, made up of longtime friends and collaborators. Recorded at the legendary Van Gelder studio, Portrait combines reimagined standards, personal compositions, and tributes to jazz icons like Mingus and Barry Harris. Samara explores personal themes and honors the jazz legacy while asserting her unique voice, bridging the past and future of this musical genre.

7 Pierre de Bethmann, Bojan Z, Eric Legnini, Baptiste Trotignon – Pianoforte

Pianoforte brings together virtuosos Pierre de Bethmann, Bojan Z, Eric Legnini, and Baptiste Trotignon in an unprecedented project that transcends mere performance. Born at the Tourcoing Jazz Festival in 2019, this quartet explores and reinvents standards and original compositions, exploring every nuance of the piano in a playful and harmonious dialogue. Driven by the late producer Jean-Philippe Allard, this album combines the musicians’ virtuosity and complicity, offering a sound experience where every note finds its perfect place, astonishing both novices and jazz aficionados.

8 Mario Canonge & Michel Zenino – Duo Jazz au Baiser Salé

For over eighteen years, Mario Canonge and Michel Zenino have been joyfully reinventing jazz standards, playing together every week at Baiser Salé since 2008. Inspired by the classics of the 1930s and 1940s, they reinterpret pieces like Night in Tunisia and Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams with a playful finesse and a touch of provocation. Their musical exchanges, built on mutual listening and years of shared experience, transform each performance into a game of reinvention, where each note is a wink or a surprise for the audience.

9 Anat Cohen – Bloom et l’aventure Quartetinho

Clarinet virtuoso Anat Cohen presents Bloom, a new album by Quartetinho, where jazz, samba, and Israeli folk intertwine. This quartet of talents—Tal Mashiach, Vitor Gonçalves, and James Shipp—explores a rich and varied repertoire, integrating original compositions and bold covers like La Catedral and Trinkle, Tinkle. In collaboration with producer Oded Lev-Ari, Anat Cohen and her companions infuse fresh and inventive energy into each piece, capturing the essence of the melodies while asserting their own musical signature.

10 Nico Morelli – Let Me Play Let Me

Let yourself be carried away by Nico Morelli’s latest album, Let Me Play Let Me Pray. The opening track, Yaleekaawa, starts with an enchanting, almost accordion-like keyboard before the pianist displays his full talent on his 88 keys, drawing you into an irresistible dance. Morelli, an Italian jazz maestro who has made Paris his home, brings a unique color to his music, blending influences from Nino Rota to Andrea Bocelli. With his swing, whether light or intense, he resonates with the listener. Tracks like Giant Steps, Amazing Grace, and La Bohème are reimagined in a dazzling style, offering melodies that will make you dance or cry. This album is a true invitation to celebrate: get it from a trusted record store or online, and consider giving it to loved ones as an antidote to gloom!

https://couleursjazz.fr/fr/nico-morelli-let-me-play-let-me-pray/

11- Lisa Liu – Temperance

With the opening notes of her jazz album Temperance (2024; self-produced), Sino-American guitarist Lisa Liu takes listeners on an intense and introspective musical journey. Accompanied by her quartet—tenor saxophonist Evan Hamaguchi, bassist Trevor Robertson, and drummer Ben Freidkin—Liu explores a sound universe that marks not only a shift in musical genre but also the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. Through her compositions, she expresses her personal and artistic evolution, driven by a quest for balance and inner peace. The fluid melodies and vibrant improvisations reveal the depth of her work as a composer and instrumentalist, inviting the listener to join this dynamic and contemplative journey.

12-Mark Masters – Sui Generis

Mark Masters highlights trumpeter Tim Hagans in Sui Generis, a jazz album with the feel of a “chamber orchestra concerto.” Comprising nine original pieces, this album pays tribute to Tim Hagans’ unique talent, whom Mark Masters has admired since his early days. With an octet featuring saxophones, trombone, horn, piano, bass, and drums, Mark Masters creates a setting where each musician contributes to a dynamic of improvisation. Born in Indiana, he has made a name for himself in California as one of the greatest arrangers of his generation, known for his bold collaborations. Sui Generis showcases his distinctive style and pays homage to a longstanding friendship.

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