The Syntest Quintet champions a resolutely contemporary jazz style, rooted in creativity and dialogue between musicians. Through original compositions, the group explores free forms, varied sonic textures, and rich rhythms. Each piece is conceived as a platform for improvisation and interaction, where the writing blends with the moment.The quintet draws inspiration from major figures in contemporary jazz such as Tigran Hamasyan, Aaron Parks, and Kurt Rosenwinkel, while developing its own aesthetic, marked by an attention to timbre, collective dynamics, and contrasting atmospheres.The five musicians come from diverse backgrounds, which contributes to the uniqueness of the project. On the flute, Mona Cavé works the sound material in depth, integrating effects, multiple flutes, and influences from traditional music. Arlet Feuillard, a pianist and percussionist trained between Paris and Brussels, combines jazz harmony with a highly physical relationship to the rhythm inherited from Afro-Caribbean music. Volodia Lambert, a multifaceted guitarist, is also a double bassist and composer, with a background spanning modern jazz to contemporary music. Octave Potier, a self-taught double bassist, brings a transversal approach to sound, drawn from his experiences in rock, electro, and Brazilian music. On drums, Vincent Fauvet constructs dense rhythmic structures, informed by his work with jazz, traditional African music, and the current scene. Together, they develop a free and demanding music, driven by sonic exploration and the joy of playing. The watchword is collective exploration and the vibrant writing of today's jazz....
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The Syntest Quintet champions a resolutely contemporary jazz style, rooted in creativity and dialogue between musicians. Through original compositions, the group explores free forms, varied sonic textures, and rich rhythms. Each piece is conceived as a platform for improvisation and interaction, where the writing blends with the moment.The quintet draws inspiration from major figures in contemporary jazz such as Tigran Hamasyan, Aaron Parks, and Kurt Rosenwinkel, while developing its own aesthetic, marked by an attention to timbre, collective dynamics, and contrasting atmospheres.The five musicians come from diverse backgrounds, which contributes to the uniqueness of the project. On the flute, Mona Cavé works the sound material in depth, integrating effects, multiple flutes, and influences from traditional music. Arlet Feuillard, a pianist and percussionist trained between Paris and Brussels, combines jazz harmony with a highly physical relationship to the rhythm inherited from Afro-Caribbean music. Volodia Lambert, a multifaceted guitarist, is also a double bassist and composer, with a background spanning modern jazz to contemporary music. Octave Potier, a self-taught double bassist, brings a transversal approach to sound, drawn from his experiences in rock, electro, and Brazilian music. On drums, Vincent Fauvet constructs dense rhythmic structures, informed by his work with jazz, traditional African music, and the current scene. Together, they develop a free and demanding music, driven by sonic exploration and the joy of playing. The watchword is collective exploration and the vibrant writing of today's jazz.
Le Syntest Quintet défend un jazz résolument contemporain, ancré dans la création et le dialogue entre les musiciens. À travers des compositions originales, le groupe explore des formes libres, des textures sonores variées et une grande richesse rythmique. Chaque pièce est pensée comme un terrain d’improvisation et d’interaction, où l’écriture se mêle à l’instant.Le quintet s’inspire de figures majeures du jazz actuel telles que Tigran Hamasyan, Aaron Parks ou Kurt Rosenwinkel, tout en développant une esthétique propre, marquée par une attention portée au timbre, à la dynamique collective et aux contrastes d’ambiances.Les cinq musiciens viennent d’univers différents, ce qui nourrit la singularité du projet. À la flûte, Mona Cavé travaille la matière sonore en profondeur, intégrant effets, multiples flûtes et influences de musiques traditionnelles. Arlet Feuillard, pianiste et percussionniste formé entre Paris et Bruxelles, allie l'harmonie jazz à un rapport très physique au rythme hérité des musiques afro-caribéennes. Volodia Lambert, guitariste aux multiples facettes, est aussi contrebassiste et compositeur, avec un parcours allant du jazz moderne à la musique contemporaine. Octave Potier, contrebassiste autodidacte, apporte une approche transversale du son, puisée dans ses expériences en rock, électro et musiques brésiliennes. À la batterie, Vincent Fauvet construit des architectures rythmiques denses, nourries par son travail autour du jazz, des musiques traditionnelles africaines et de la scène actuelle.Ensemble, ils développent une musique libre et exigeante, portée par la recherche sonore et le plaisir de jouer. Le mot d’ordre est l’exploration collective et l’écriture vivante du jazz d’aujourd’hui.
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