Grand Pianoramax - Soundwave

Kann man Kunstmusik und Urban Music unter einen Hut bringen? Ja! Den Beweis liefern Léo Tardin und seine beiden Kollegen. Das Trio tritt unter dem Namen Grand Pianoramax auf und verwebt gekonnt Jazz, Hip-Hop, Funk und Rock. Es entsteht eine subtile Mischung, die zugleich poetisch und fulminant daherkommt. Etwas anderes hatten wir von Léo Tardin auch nicht erwartet, schließlich hatte er den ersten internationalen Klavierwettbewerb des Montreux Jazz Festival verdient gewonnen. Grand Pianoramax bringen im April ihr fünftes Album Soundwavet heraus, auf dem Black Cracker (Gesang) und Dominik Burkhalter (Schlagzeug) dem virtuosen Pianisten zur Seite stehen.

(http://concert.arte.tv/de/grand-pianoramax-auf-dem-festival-vaulx-jazz)



Grand Pianoramax is a supergroup consisting of three strong personalities, each possessing outstanding mastery of their craft: the acute lyricism of Leo Tardin's keyboards, the immediate intimacy of Black Cracker's wild poetry and the powerful, razor-sharp and pugnacious drums of Dom Burkhalter. The virtues of this rare alloy illuminate each of their concerts, which have taken place all around the globe. Indeed, Grand Pianoramax did a 10-city tour across the USA and performed at major festivals worldwide, including Tokyo Jazz Festival, Montreux Jazz Festival, SXSW, CMJ Music Marathon in New York, Akbank Jazz Festival in Istanbul, Jazz à Vienne, and Paléo Festival in Nyon to name a few. With already four albums and two vinyls under their belt, the supergroup founded by Geneva-based pianist Leo Tardin releases their new album Soundwave this winter, their debut collaboraion with Mental Groove Records staying true to their instantly recognizable signature sound at the crossroads of post-jazz, art rock and hip-hop. Soundwave is a new step in the ambitious artistic path of the trio. As opposed to their previous opus, this new release is characterized by a more DIY and less polished production, a better reflection of the spontaneity shining during the trio's live performances.




Tracks:
01. Carefree 02. No Doubt 03. Thight Rope 04. You Can Feel It 05. High Tide 06. Big Easy 07. Lovely Day 08. Come With Me 09. Que Sera
10. Strollin'
11. Lovely Day Reprise
12. That Story