Atlantis Jazz Ensemble "Oceanic Suite" 2016
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/atlantisjazzensemble
Ed Lister, trumpet
Zakari Frantz, alto saxophone
Pierre Chrétien, electric piano
Alex Bilodeau, double bass
Mike Essoudry, drums
Founded by two members of the blazing Soul Jazz Orchestra (saxophonist Zakari Frantz and pianist Pierre Chrétien), the Atlantis Jazz Ensemble was founded to ‘explore new directions in modal, spiritual and esoteric jazz music’ – the resulting album is out now, a collection of seven sea related tracks. It’s deep, soulful and an album which lets you escape the rush and lose yourself.
Here’s the beautiful Undercurrent from the album, which suits my mood perfectly this sunny Sunday afternoon.
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/atlantisjazzensemble
A wonderful record from a really timeless group – a contemporary combo, but one who play in the best spiritual jazz modes of the 70s – in a way that really lives up to the vintage vibe of the album's cover! These guys have a long, flowing approach to their tunes – building them up with modal energy that rings out with some great Fender Rhodes alongside the bass and drums – and with basslines that are especially strong, and keep a pulse that seems to allow all the other musicians a great amount of creative freedom, while still hanging onto a groove! Zakari Frantz plays some wonderful alto sax – often with the soaring, soulful qualities of a tenor – and the group also features bold trumpet lines from Ed Lister, Fender Rhodes from Pierre Chretien, bass from Alex Bilodeau, and drums from Mike Essourdy. The first we've ever heard from this group – but we'll bet we'll be hearing more soon! Titles include "Pillars Of Hercules", "Ebb & Flow", "Blue Nile", "Agean Mist", and "Leviathan".
http://www.deezer.com/album/12569276
