After two ECM albums with the cooperative trio Third Reel, Swiss reedman Nicolas Masson presents a quartet for which he is the sole composer. The group has existed for a decade with unchanged personnel, touring as Nicolas Massons Parallels, and the leaders writing for it always encourages creative responses from the players. Amid the changing musical landscapes in which these travelers move, you will encounter some of Colin Vallons prettiest ballad playing, richly melodic bass from Patrice Moret, and subtle drum commentary from Lionel Friedli. Plus, of course, plenty of Massons pure-toned saxophone and elegant clarinet. Travelers was recorded at Auditorio Stelio Molo in Lugano in April 2017, and produced by Manfred Eicher.
Tracklist:
01. Gagarine
02. Fuchsia
03. Almost Forty
04. The Deep
05. Travelers
06. Philae
07. Wood
08. Blurred
09. Jura
Personnel:
Nicolas Masson, tenor & soprano saxophones, clarinet
Colin Vallon, piano
Patrice Moret, double bass
Lionel Friedli, drums
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