Nicolas Masson's music is an open invitation to discover beauty, humor and intelligence, all framed within an inquisitive yet swinging group.
Uniquely crafted compositions are all treated with an equal amount of sophistication by each members of the 4tet, starting with the unique voice of Masson himself on the tenor saxophone. His velvety yet fully mastered tone matched by his mature harmonic and melodic sense lead us through a musical journey sprinkled with surprises and uncanny directions. Surrounded by an internationally renowned cast made of trumpeter Russ Johnson, bassist Eivind Opsvik and drummer Gerald Cleaver who each contribute to further elevate the music, bringing a truly original flavor to each song.
A true modern jazz experience, where improvisation meets the written halfway, this music is nothing short of spectacular. - Ohad Talmor
Tracks
1. Phoenix
2. I Don't Remember
3. Magnolia
4. Has Baator
5. Sboink
6. Maboroshi
7. Dream Piece
8. Awake
AIVIND OPSVIK bass
MARK FERBER drums
RUSS JOHNSON trumpet
NICOLAS MASSONtenor saxophone
All music composed by Nicolas Masson
Recorded June 13, 2001 at PKRS in Brooklyn NY.
Altrisuoni - AS 096 Switzerland