Léa Castro 5tet: ROADS

Léa Castro - vocals; Antoine Delprat - piano, violin, backing vocals; Rémi Fox - saxophones, backing vocals; Alexandre Perrot - double bass, backing vocals; Ariel Tessier - drums, cajon, backing vocals

Guests: Macha Gharibian - piano, vocals (track 6); Axel Rigaud - flute (track 3, 8); Boris Lamerand - violin (track 6, 10); Julia Robert - viola (track 6, 10); Louise Leverd - cello (track 6, 10)

ROADS is the debut album of the Léa Castro 5tet. The project came to life in 2010 when Léa Castro began collaborating with pianist and violinist Antoine Delprat. In 2013, double bassist Alexandre Perrot, drummer Ariel Tessier, and saxophonist Rémi Fox joined the ensemble.
Blending original compositions with standards, jazz is infused with soul and pop, reflecting the journey of a young generation of jazz musicians who have grown up with diverse musical genres.

Léa Castro's compelling alto voice, rich in swing, intense gentleness, and quiet strength, captivates from the first listen. Influenced by jazz icons such as Nina Simone, Carmen McRae, or Diane Reeves, as well as soul figures like Otis Redding and Bill Withers, some of her compositions are inspired by vivid imaginations - from Spain to the Orient, tracing the North African origins of Léa Castro.

The innovative lineup of the quintet allows for variations that adapt to each track. Piano, violin, flute, drums, cajón, or choir are optionally incorporated.
The album conveys a transition from infectious energy to the gentleness of chamber music, where timbres blend, with the voice and emotions serving as the common thread.

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