Member Since: 7/6/2006
Band Website: nicolasmasson.com
Band Members:QUARTET:
Nicolas Masson tenor saxophone, composition.
Russ Johnson trumpet.
Eivind Opsvik bass.
Gerald Cleaver drums.BUY THE NEW ALBUM:PARALLELS:
Nicolas Masson tenor saxophone, composition.
Colin Vallon wurlitzer
Patrice Moret bass
Lionel Frieldi drumsECHOES:
Tom Arthurs trumpet
Nicolas Masson tenor saxophone
Vincent Membrez Pro One analog synth
Alexandre Babel drums, percussion
Influences: BobDylanJohnnyCashBlackSabbathCalexicoJoeHenderson
TonyMalabyChrisCheekRageAgainstTheMachineBelaBartok
JimBlackPJHarveyPearlJamOrnetteColemanWayneShorter
ClaudeDebussyBillMcHenryRussJohnsonEivindOpsvik
GeraldCleaverGyorgyLigetiLeeKonitzWarneMarsh
JSBachGesualdoPurcellandTelemannChrisSpeed
RobertFrankJosefKoudelkaWilliamEgglestonEdwardWeston
JimJarmuschHarukiMurakami
Sounds Like: 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 Opsvind 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
Record Label: Fresh Sound/New Talent
Type of Label: Indie