Pulse - Afrobeat at Caveau Des Oubliettes

Nicolas Giraud was the trumpet player for Tony Allen, the legend of Afrobeat, for over 20 years. Working alongside this unique drummer, he honed his experience and musicality.In 2019, in order to recapture his mentor's pulse and continue to explore new musical horizons, Nicolas set himself a challenge: to learn the drums through the rhythms created by the master. He bought a drum kit and for a year, at every concert, Tony advised and guided him, passing on his philosophy: groove, relaxation, simplicity.In October 2024, he created the -PULSE- project, where the captivating rhythms of Afrobeat meet jazz and electro.After paying tribute to Tony Allen on his previous album, TEMPO TEMPO, with his friend Fixi, Nicolas, surrounded by exceptional musicians, offers a unique musical journey, one of continuity and heritage....

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Nicolas Giraud was the trumpet player for Tony Allen, the legend of Afrobeat, for over 20 years. Working alongside this unique drummer, he honed his experience and musicality.In 2019, in order to recapture his mentor's pulse and continue to explore new musical horizons, Nicolas set himself a challenge: to learn the drums through the rhythms created by the master. He bought a drum kit and for a year, at every concert, Tony advised and guided him, passing on his philosophy: groove, relaxation, simplicity.In October 2024, he created the -PULSE- project, where the captivating rhythms of Afrobeat meet jazz and electro.After paying tribute to Tony Allen on his previous album, TEMPO TEMPO, with his friend Fixi, Nicolas, surrounded by exceptional musicians, offers a unique musical journey, one of continuity and heritage.

Nicolas Giraud a été durant plus de 20 ans le trompettiste de Tony Allen, la légende de l'Afrobeat. Au côté de ce batteur unique il s’est forger son expérience et sa musicalité.En 2019, afin de retrouver la pulsation de son mentor et de continuer à explorer de nouveaux horizons musicaux, Nicolas se lance un défi : apprendre la batterie à travers les rythmes créés par le maître. Il fait alors l’acquisition d’une batterie et pendant une année, à chaque concert, Tony le conseille, le guide en lui transmettant sa philosophie : le groove, la détente, la simplicité.En octobre 2024 il crée le projet -PULSE- où les rythmes captivants de l'Afrobeat rencontrent le jazz et l’électro.Après l'hommage rendu à Tony Allen sur son précédent disque : TEMPO TEMPO avec son ami Fixi, Nicolas, entouré de musiciens exceptionnels, offre un voyage musical unique, c’est la continuité, l’héritage.

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