Attracted by both the language of modern jazz and contemporary music, saxophonist Tom Bourgeois proposes an original work at the crossroads of genres.
Initially a quartet, ‘Murmures’ becomes ‘Rumeurs’ in a formula extended to 11 musicians, all versatile and singular.
A whisper is the zephyr, a rumour is the aquilon, bearing good or bad news. True or false.
We move from the Renaissance and the Baroque to jazz, from improvisation to chamber music, from bluesy spikes (or almost) to dislocated swing.
Mystical, introspective, spiritual and then suddenly raging and exalted, Tom Bourgeois’ music explores unexpected terrain.
Inspired by composers such as Wayne Shorter, Gil Evans, Maria Schneider, Arvo Part, the group’s identity oscillates between writing and improvisation, leaving plenty of room for each musician.