Renaissance

A project by
4TET
CH

Nicolas Masson, ts
Colin Vallon, p
Patrice Moret, d
Lionel Friedli, d

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« This first outing since 2018’s « Traveler s» from Swiss saxophonist Nicolas Masson’s quartet with Colin Vallon (piano), Patrice Moret (bass) and Lionel Friedli (drums) should satisfy even the most demanding of ears, both the quality of the writing and the group’s instinctive improvisations recalling the very best of the label’s output.

Opening confidently with Tremolo, it has Masson’s shimmering rubato lines mirrored by Vallon. The title track reminds me of how the quartet likes to sub-divide into improvising duos, though no amount of tumult can divert the majestic Masson from his path. Anemona is a pure celebration of melody, while the post-Radiohead manoeuvres of Subversive Dreamers and the ambient drones of Tumbleweed are as unexpected as Vallon’s ghostly intro to Spirits. Masson switches from tenor to soprano on Basel and Forever Gone, displaying the same patience and economy of line, but the quartet perhaps leave the best until last. Punctuated by a series of disarming fermata pauses, the hushed balladry of Langsam is a gloriously audacious finale.»
Andy Hamilton & Jazz Journal

https://nicolasmasson.com

    AVAILABILITIES

    Oct. 16 to Nov. 5
    Nov. 16 to Dec. 5
    Ask for avails in Jan./Feb. 2027

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