Few drummers fully assume the role of leader and composer. With the exception of a few, their projects often sacrifice the subtleties of melodic and harmonic development in favour of asymmetrical bars and complex tempo changes. The trio of French musician Thomas Delor, accompanied by guitarist Simon Martineau and double bassist Georges Correia, is a radical departure from this rule.Thomas Delor has succeeded in turning his trio into a unique ensemble, with a singular language, inimitable nuances and a creativity that is both subtle and explosive. His compositions, arrangements and interpretations share a common treatment identifiable from the first note, based on the infinite exploration of his instrument, which he transforms into a subtle blend of rhythmist, melodist and colourist.In 2018, the trio released The Swaggerer - voted “Album Révélation” by Jazz Magazine, “Album de l'année 2018” by Libération, and “Hit” by Couleurs Jazz - then in 2020 Silence The 13th, hailed with four stars in Jazz Magazine and Jazz Journal (UK), voted “Indispensable” by Paris-Move/Blues Magazine and acclaimed by Citizen Jazz, both produced by the Fresh Sound New Talent label.They will be presenting their new repertoire at 38Riv, in preparation for their forthcoming live recording in Japan a month later....
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Few drummers fully assume the role of leader and composer. With the exception of a few, their projects often sacrifice the subtleties of melodic and harmonic development in favour of asymmetrical bars and complex tempo changes. The trio of French musician Thomas Delor, accompanied by guitarist Simon Martineau and double bassist Georges Correia, is a radical departure from this rule.Thomas Delor has succeeded in turning his trio into a unique ensemble, with a singular language, inimitable nuances and a creativity that is both subtle and explosive. His compositions, arrangements and interpretations share a common treatment identifiable from the first note, based on the infinite exploration of his instrument, which he transforms into a subtle blend of rhythmist, melodist and colourist.In 2018, the trio released The Swaggerer - voted “Album Révélation” by Jazz Magazine, “Album de l'année 2018” by Libération, and “Hit” by Couleurs Jazz - then in 2020 Silence The 13th, hailed with four stars in Jazz Magazine and Jazz Journal (UK), voted “Indispensable” by Paris-Move/Blues Magazine and acclaimed by Citizen Jazz, both produced by the Fresh Sound New Talent label.They will be presenting their new repertoire at 38Riv, in preparation for their forthcoming live recording in Japan a month later.
Peu de batteurs assument pleinement le rôle de leader et de compositeur. À l’exception de quelques rares, leurs projets sacrifient souvent les subtilités du développement mélodique et harmonique au profit de mesures asymétriques et de changements de tempo complexes. Le trio du musicien français Thomas Delor, accompagné du guitariste Simon Martineau et du contrebassiste Georges Correia, déroge radicalement à cette règle.Thomas Delor a réussi à faire de son trio un ensemble unique, au langage singulier, aux nuances inimitables et à la créativité à la fois subtile et explosive. Ses compositions, ses arrangements et ses interprétations partagent un même traitement identifiable dès la première note, fondé sur l’exploration infinie de son instrument, qu’il transforme en un subtil mélange de rythmicien, mélodiste et coloriste.Le trio a publié en 2018 The Swaggerer — élu « Album Révélation » par Jazz Magazine, « Album de l'année 2018 » par Libération, et « Hit » par Couleurs Jazz — puis en 2020 Silence The 13th, salué par quatre étoiles dans Jazz Magazine et Jazz Journal (UK), élu « Indispensable » par Paris-Move/Blues Magazine et plébiscité par Citizen Jazz, tous deux produits par le label Fresh Sound New Talent.Ils viennent présenter leur nouveau répertoire au 38Riv, en préparation de leur prochain enregistrement live au Japon, un mois plus tard.
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