Lauréats Archive - Page 2 of 5

Mamie Jotax

Mamie Jotax is first and foremost a joyful syllabic chimera, born from a random sneeze and a pinch of onomatopoeia. A bud that jolts the imagination and pervades bewitching and unusual worlds. And then, Mamie Jotax swiftly became a spirit. A bubble filled with ideals, curiosity and madness that hovers over the two musicians. A kind of manifesto in the form of an old suitcase, where the two explorers collect everything on their path that deserves to be kept, and everything that is yet to exist.

Ishkero

Epic crescendos, dreamy improvised ambient phases and lyrical flute and guitar solos, Ishkero is a band in love with the live scene, the loud sound and the effects. For eight years, the future thirty- somethings have been maturing in concerts (with more than a hundred dates to their credit), constantly refining their original, ever-changing repertoire of progressive jazz, with a growing emphasis on rock energy. Ishkero likes to go hard, to " beat up ", to develop solos. This is a group that is already emblematic of the new generation of French jazz.

Haléïs

In the course of 2020, Juliette Meyer (vocals, lyrics) brought together Thibault Gomez (piano), Fanny Lasfargues (electro-acoustic bass) and Benoît Joblot (drums) to create Haléïs, which means "resounding cry" in old French. An ethereal, swirling music responds to this dark universe by giving the breath that is missing to the speaking subject. Rooted in darkness but turned towards light, Haléïs is characterised by a chiaroscuro atmosphere.

Suzanne

There are reflections in pearls, and pearls in chests, thus together they move, they combine strings, pegs, hair, keys, reeds and bridges to dust themselves off from chamber music. Through an acoustic approach, the voices escape and lead us to a world of intimate folk songs. The composition unfolds sequences where we navigate between impressionist streams and summer hay for beatniks on a quest to find tiger balm.

NOUT

Missing chain between Nirvana and Sun Ra, the alliance between Delphine Joussein, Rafaëlle Rinaudo and Blanche Lafuente aims at pushing their instruments beyond their limits, with the enthusiasm of a mad scientist in front of his vials. Flute, harp, drums: a rare combination that this trio turns upside down.

Coccolite

In the hybrid universe of Coccolite, jazz merges into the grooves of hip-hop and the synthetic textures of electronic music. From this meeting of styles with multiple dimensions and limitless potential, the trio drew a sound of an unheard genre, a blend unlike any other, opening the way to new territories, on the borders of improvised music and film music.

Charley Rose Trio

Charley Rose may be described as a wonderful timbre on the alto saxophone and an inspiration drawn from expressionist art. With pianist Enzo Carniel and drummer Ariel Tessier, they gathered, without double-bass, for a contemporary jazz trio with a captivating creativity.

FANTôME

FANTôME’s project is clear: to play repetitive music falling within the wave of Terry Riley or Steve Reich by adding tones, timbres and forms from improvised music and free jazz.

Go To The Dogs!

Rich in their differences and their funk, folk or rap affinities, the quintet has gathered around a holy trinity: Ornette (Coleman), (John) Zorn and Marc Ribot.