The most daring flautist in French jazz takes you on a unique musical journey with his quartet. Groove, freedom, improvisation: an immersive experience not to be missed!A flautist with wildly unique ideas, Magic Malik has been forging a unique path for over twenty years, between shifting grooves, unexpected harmonies, and sonic explorations. With his Quartet XP—XP for Experience, of course—he continues to explore a music of freedom, which began with his Orchestra, continued with the Fanfare XP, and is nourished by beautiful collaborations in today's jazz.Trained at the Marseille Conservatory, Malik enjoys breaking boundaries: he writes, improvises, layers rhythms, and twists sounds. His flute speaks, sings, blows, and sometimes shouts. A lively, vibrant style that makes him a musician apart, whom Télérama calls "the best flautist in French jazz."At his side are three free spirits: Maïlys Maronne on piano, Jean-Luc Lehr on bass, and Vincent Sauve on drums. Together, they create music that reaches a human level: demanding, generous, and full of energy.In 2024, Malik also released Jazz Association: Le Baiser Salé Live, an album captured live in the Parisian club. An incandescent record, between rhythmic tension and unfettered improvisations, acclaimed for its freshness and freedom.And for the 2025-2026 season, the quartet will be taking up residency at Baiser Salé twice a month. A regular rendezvous with music in motion, searching, transforming, and sharing in the moment. Like a breath we follow with our eyes closed....
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The most daring flautist in French jazz takes you on a unique musical journey with his quartet. Groove, freedom, improvisation: an immersive experience not to be missed!A flautist with wildly unique ideas, Magic Malik has been forging a unique path for over twenty years, between shifting grooves, unexpected harmonies, and sonic explorations. With his Quartet XP—XP for Experience, of course—he continues to explore a music of freedom, which began with his Orchestra, continued with the Fanfare XP, and is nourished by beautiful collaborations in today's jazz.Trained at the Marseille Conservatory, Malik enjoys breaking boundaries: he writes, improvises, layers rhythms, and twists sounds. His flute speaks, sings, blows, and sometimes shouts. A lively, vibrant style that makes him a musician apart, whom Télérama calls "the best flautist in French jazz."At his side are three free spirits: Maïlys Maronne on piano, Jean-Luc Lehr on bass, and Vincent Sauve on drums. Together, they create music that reaches a human level: demanding, generous, and full of energy.In 2024, Malik also released Jazz Association: Le Baiser Salé Live, an album captured live in the Parisian club. An incandescent record, between rhythmic tension and unfettered improvisations, acclaimed for its freshness and freedom.And for the 2025-2026 season, the quartet will be taking up residency at Baiser Salé twice a month. A regular rendezvous with music in motion, searching, transforming, and sharing in the moment. Like a breath we follow with our eyes closed.
Le flûtiste le plus audacieux du jazz français vous embarque dans une transe musicale inédite avec son quartet complice. Groove, liberté, improvisation : une expérience immersive à vivre absolument ! Flûtiste aux idées follement singulières, Magic Malik trace depuis plus de vingt ans un chemin à part, entre groove mouvant, harmonies inattendues et explorations sonores. Avec son Quartet XP – XP pour Expérience, bien sûr – il continue de creuser une musique en liberté, commencée avec son Orchestra, prolongée par la Fanfare XP, nourrie de belles complicités dans le jazz d’aujourd’hui.Formé au Conservatoire de Marseille, Malik aime bousculer les cadres : il écrit, improvise, superpose les rythmes, tord les sons. Sa flûte parle, chante, souffle, crie parfois. Un jeu vivant, vibrant, qui fait de lui un musicien à part, que Télérama qualifie de « meilleur flûtiste du jazz français ».À ses côtés, trois esprits libres : Maïlys Maronne au piano, Jean-Luc Lehr à la basse, et Vincent Sauve à la batterie. Ensemble, ils inventent une musique à hauteur d’humain : exigeante, généreuse, pleine d’élan.En 2024, Malik a aussi publié Jazz Association : Le Baiser Salé Live, un album capté sur le vif dans le club parisien. Un disque incandescent, entre tension rythmique et improvisations sans filet, salué pour sa fraîcheur et sa liberté.Et pour la saison 2025-2026, le quartet s’installe en résidence au Baiser Salé, deux fois par mois. Un rendez-vous régulier avec une musique en mouvement, qui se cherche, se transforme, et se partage dans l’instant. Comme un souffle qu’on suit les yeux fermés.
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