Driven by his unique feel for melody, bassist and composer Nicolas Moreaux (from the band FOX) releases “Far Horizons”, an higly-inspired album stimulated by personal reveries, reminiscences and voyages. Propelled by two drummers, his sextet brings together some of the most captivating French jazz musicians.
01. The Bard (Nicolas Moreaux) 6:10 02. Out Of Trouble (Nicolas Moreaux) 5:29 03. Bird Symbolic (Nicolas Moreaux) 4:15 04. Music Of The Heart (Nicolas Moreaux) 7:12 05. Far Horizons (Nicolas Moreaux) 6:16 06. Lords Of Goodness (Nicolas Moreaux) 2:32 07. Sister Soul (Nicolas Moreaux) 5:48 08. To Blossom (Nicolas Moreaux) 5:55 09. I've Seen You In Me (Nicolas Moreaux) 5:54
Album details
Personnel: Nicolas Moreaux (double bass), Olivier Bogé (alto sax, piano), Christophe Panzani (tenor sax), Pierre Perchaud (guitar), Karl Jannuska, Antoine Paganotti (drums). Special guest: Andrew Crocker (trumpet only on #9). Recorded at Studio des Bruères, Poitiers, France, on July 16 & 17, 2016
Recording, mixing & mastering by Tony Paeleman Illustration by Annabelle Simonetti Photography: Gilles Tondini, Carolina Katun & André Gloukhian Graphic design: Olivier Linden Liner notes by Vincent Bessières (English translation: Jerome Reese)
Produced by Nicolas Moreaux Executive producer: Vincent Bessières
This album was recorded with the support of Adami
Press reviews
"Fantastic music" —Best Jazz on Bandcamp
"Un album qui déborde de fougue" —Télérama
"Une musique inspirée et lyrique, qui invite au voyage intérieur" — ★ ★ ★ ★