Jeff Ludovicus Quintet at Le Baiser Sale

Led by drummer and composer Jeff Ludovicus, this quintet offers modern jazz with groove and world accents, and delivers original, vibrant compositions open to improvisation. Of Haitian origin, this true sculptor of atmosphere is known for his expressive playing and his compositions blending jazz, soul, Afro, pop and blues. He has been known as a sideman for Imany, but his influences include Sting, Prince and Al Jarreau, and he has also played with Saint Germain, Idrissa Diop, China Moses and Asa.To thrill his audience with his soaring melodies, Jeff Ludovicus surrounds himself with singer Samantha Lavital and her expressive, nuanced voice, carried by Laurian Daire's subtle piano. On bass, Jean-Christophe Raufaste anchors the harmonies with finesse, while Guilhem Séguin brings warmth and relief with his percussion and cajon....

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Led by drummer and composer Jeff Ludovicus, this quintet offers modern jazz with groove and world accents, and delivers original, vibrant compositions open to improvisation. Of Haitian origin, this true sculptor of atmosphere is known for his expressive playing and his compositions blending jazz, soul, Afro, pop and blues. He has been known as a sideman for Imany, but his influences include Sting, Prince and Al Jarreau, and he has also played with Saint Germain, Idrissa Diop, China Moses and Asa.To thrill his audience with his soaring melodies, Jeff Ludovicus surrounds himself with singer Samantha Lavital and her expressive, nuanced voice, carried by Laurian Daire's subtle piano. On bass, Jean-Christophe Raufaste anchors the harmonies with finesse, while Guilhem Séguin brings warmth and relief with his percussion and cajon.

Mené par le batteur et compositeur Jeff Ludovicus, ce quintet propose un jazz moderne aux accents entre groove et world et livre des compositions originales, vibrantes et ouvertes à l’improvisation. D’origine haïtienne, ce véritable sculpteur d’atmosphère, est connu pour son jeu expressif et ses compositions mêlant jazz, soul, afro, pop et blues. On l’a connu sideman d’Imany, mais celui qui a été influencé par Sting, Prince et Al Jarreau, a aussi joué avec Saint Germain, Idrissa Diop, China Moses, Asa..Pour faire vibrer son auditoire avec ses mélodies endiablées, Jeff Ludovicus s’entoure de la chanteuse Samantha Lavital et sa voix expressive et nuancée, portée par le piano subtil de Laurian Daire. À la basse, Jean-Christophe Raufaste ancre les harmonies avec finesse, tandis que Guilhem Séguin apporte chaleur et relief avec ses percussions et son cajón.

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