Jazz harmonies, contemporary rhythms, with neo-soul touches. Daniel Gassin takes us on a path of inner and musical discoveries. A project that speaks to the soul and feeds the spirit.At the crossroads of styles and paths, the Franco-American-Australian pianist/composer founded his "Crossover Band" in 2017, bringing together exceptional musicians, crossed by different currents of jazz. Nicole Rochelle knows how to do everything! Singing, dancing, tap dancing… In the year 2000, Jérôme Savary gave her the role of Joséphine Baker for a multitude of performances. On stage, she demonstrates an explosive dynamism and a rare expressiveness; guitarist Josiah Woodson, winner of a Grammy Award for his work with Beyoncé and on rhythm, Fabricio Nicolas-Garcia and Damien Françon, complete this high-flying quintet.After a first EP in 2019 and several selections in French and international festivals (Jammin' Juan, Jazz sur Seine, Jazz on the Dneiper, Leopolis Jazz Fest, Sibiu International Jazz Competition...), the group released their first album "Change of Heart ” in 2021 at Jazz Family and tells how the trials of life shape us and very often, raise us.“one day while waiting for my lesson, I heard the student in front of me playing a piece of jazz. I said to myself: this is what I want to play!”, Daniel GassinWith this album, Daniel Gassin gives us all his creativity and brilliantly raises his desire for youth. A singing and bewitching project....
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Jazz harmonies, contemporary rhythms, with neo-soul touches. Daniel Gassin takes us on a path of inner and musical discoveries. A project that speaks to the soul and feeds the spirit.At the crossroads of styles and paths, the Franco-American-Australian pianist/composer founded his "Crossover Band" in 2017, bringing together exceptional musicians, crossed by different currents of jazz. Nicole Rochelle knows how to do everything! Singing, dancing, tap dancing… In the year 2000, Jérôme Savary gave her the role of Joséphine Baker for a multitude of performances. On stage, she demonstrates an explosive dynamism and a rare expressiveness; guitarist Josiah Woodson, winner of a Grammy Award for his work with Beyoncé and on rhythm, Fabricio Nicolas-Garcia and Damien Françon, complete this high-flying quintet.After a first EP in 2019 and several selections in French and international festivals (Jammin' Juan, Jazz sur Seine, Jazz on the Dneiper, Leopolis Jazz Fest, Sibiu International Jazz Competition...), the group released their first album "Change of Heart ” in 2021 at Jazz Family and tells how the trials of life shape us and very often, raise us.“one day while waiting for my lesson, I heard the student in front of me playing a piece of jazz. I said to myself: this is what I want to play!”, Daniel GassinWith this album, Daniel Gassin gives us all his creativity and brilliantly raises his desire for youth. A singing and bewitching project.
Des harmonies jazz, des rythmiques contemporaines, aux touches néo-soul. Daniel Gassin nous emmène sur un chemin de découvertes intérieures et musicales. Un projet qui parle à l’âme et nourrit l’esprit. A la croisée des styles et des chemins, le pianiste/compositeur franco-américano-australien fonde son « Crossover Band » en 2017, rassemblant autour de lui des musiciens exceptionnels, traversés par différents courants du jazz. Nicole Rochelle sait tout faire ! Chant, danse, claquette… En l’an 2000, Jérôme Savary lui donne le rôle de Joséphine Baker pour une multitude de représentations. Sur scène, elle fait preuve d'un dynamisme explosif et d'une expressivité rare ; le guitariste Josiah Woodson, lauréat d’un Grammy Award pour son travail avec Beyoncé et à la rythmique, Fabricio Nicolas-Garcia et Damien Françon, complètent ce quintet de haut vol. Après un premier EP en 2019 et plusieurs sélections dans des festivals français et internationaux (Jammin’ Juan, Jazz sur Seine, Jazz on the Dneiper, Leopolis Jazz Fest, Sibiu International Jazz Competition…), le groupe sort son premier album « Change of Heart » en 2021 chez Jazz Family et raconte comment les épreuves de la vie nous façonnent et bien souvent, nous élèvent. “un jour en attendant mon cours, j’ai entendu l’élève qui me précédait jouer un morceau de jazz. Je me suis dit : c’est ça que j’ai envie de jouer !”, Daniel Gassin Avec cet album, Daniel Gassin nous livre toute sa créativité et relève avec brio son désir de jeunesse. Un projet chantant et envoutant.
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