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Label Challenge Records |
UPC 0608917343229 |
Catalogue number CR 73432 |
Release date 07 April 2017 |
"Complex well-controlled groove"
Vera Vingerhoeds, 02-6-2017Parc X trio ist ein zeitgenössisches Jazztrio aus Montreal, bestehend aus Gabriel Vinuela (Keyboard), Alex Lefaivre (Bass) und Alain Bourgeois (Drums). Zur Feier seines zehnjährigen Bestehens veröffentlicht Parc X trio seine siebte Aufnahme, Dream. Im elektrisierenden Trio-Format zeigt die jüngste musikalische Erkundungstour der Gruppe ihre typisch individuelle Mischung von zeitgenössischen Jazzharmonien, atemberaubender Dynamik, Break-Beat Grooves in ungewöhnlichen Taktarten und Strukturen klassischer Musik. So komplex die Musik auf dem Papier aussehen mag, so mühelos navigiert das Trio sie mit Eleganz und Kraft. Neu ist der Schritt der Gruppe zur Studioproduktion. Ein subtiler und geschmackvoller Ansatz elektronischer Musikproduktion gibt dem Album über die neun Eigenkompositionen aller drei Mitglieder hinweg zusätzliche Würze. Einer der Höhepunkte der Aufnahme ist eine Verarbeitung von Tschaikowskys Thema aus Schwanensee, in der Parc X trios Klangprägung den Klassiker in das 21. Jahrhundert holt.
Parc X trio is a Montreal-based contemporary jazz trio featuring Gabriel Vinuela-Pelletier (piano and compositions), Alex Lefaivre (bass and compositions) and Alain Bourgeois (drums). To celebrate its 10 year anniversary, Parc X trio will release its 7th recording, Dream, in April 2017. Pursuing the electric trio format, the group’s latest musical explorations showcase their typical original blend of pop song structures, contemporary jazz harmonies, staggering dynamics and break-beat grooves over odd time signatures. As complex as the music might seem on paper, the trio navigates through the material effortlessly with grace and power. New to the table is the group’s foray into studio production. A subtle and tasteful approach to electronic music production spices up the album sonically over the 8 original compositions from all 3 members. One of the album’s highlights is a reworking of Tchaikovsky’s theme from Swan Lake where Parc X trio sonic imprint takes the original classic into the XXIst century.
Parc X trio began its journey 10 years ago in an old duplex in Parc-Extension, one of Montreal’s most multi-cultural boroughs. Gabriel and Alex met while studying at the University of Montreal where they quickly became close friends. The following year, they also became neighbors and the basement of that building became their local hub for playing, practicing and writing music 24/7. After a couple of years honing their craft on jazz standards, the two young men began composing music for what would be their first album released in 2009. They quickly found their own voice combining intricate polyrhythms, groove-based beats, compelling melodies as well as electronic and rock elements into their compositions. They also became well-known for the band’s borderline telepathic connection and high energy live performances that focused on group interaction and fearless improvisations.
Parc X trio
Gabriel Vinuela : piano and keys
Alex Lefaivre : bass
Alain Bourgeois : drums
Complex well-controlled groove
Vera Vingerhoeds, 02-6-2017
Apart from the all-new pieces of Alex Lefaivre, Alain Bourgeois and mainly Gabriel Vinuela, there is also Swan Lake, a genius edit of the masterpiece of Piotr Ilitch Tchaïkovski.
Voir, 26-4-2017
The intensity is expressed not so much in speed, but in the sound effects that look like graceful birds covered with glowing shapes and a lightning that turns on beautiful beauty.
ICI Musique, 25-4-2017
Is it the use of the Fender Rhodes, the brilliant compositions or the alliance of the three artists, but this new release is right on, once again.
sortiesJAZZnights, 20-4-2017