Jazzlab - Quintessence (2019) [Official Digital Download 24/88]

The Jazzlab Orchestra is a Montreal-based ensemble of 8 musicians that presents creative music since 2003 - the Orchestra celebrates this year its fifteenth anniversary. This collective of artistic collaboration has produced many projects over the years, but always working with top players of the Montreal jazz scene. After 6 albums and more than 250 concerts around the world, the Jazzlab now presents Quintessence, the music of composer and pianist Félix Stüssi. On the menu: a refined musical experience exploring the essence of jazz itself. Be it on a bicycle or behind the keys, Felix Stussi loves adventure and fresh wind. Since his move from Switzerland to Canada, Stussi has turned his back on journalism, and jazz piano and composition are now his main focus. He returns regularly to Europe to play with well-known ensembles. Recently, the region Glarus Nord (Switzerland) honored Stussi with their culture prize.

Tracklist:
1 Blüüsli für Gügi 06:15
2 E-Migrations 10:38
3 Altered Ego 06:14
4 Nebuleuse: Nébuleuse 05:43
5 Quintessence 08:42
6 Blues malcommodes 08:15
7 Abyss 06:48
8 Last Chance Dance 07:03
9 Subsub's Blues 08:49

Personnel:
Samuel Blais, saxophone
Mario Allard, saxophone
Alex Francoeur, saxophone
Jacques Kuba Seguin, trumpet
Thomas Morelli, trombone
Félix Stussi, piano
Alain Bédard, bass
Louis-Vincent Hamel, drums