IN CO-PRODUCTION WITH THE JAZZONZE+ FESTIVAL
As a dedicated multi-instrumentalist born in Los Angeles, Kamasi Washington has music in his blood. He discovered jazz at an early age and received his first saxophone at 13. It was love at first sight, allowing his genius to reveal itself. He went on to study ethnomusicology and accompanied many artists, even in other styles, including Snoop Dogg on tour. But his creative personality is fully revealed thanks to his solo project, in which he has been evolving since 2015.
Jazz? Psychedelic rock? Ambient? Alternative music for sure, as the Bernese band united under the inspiring name ARBRE defies stylistic and artistic codes to offer music created from the feelings of the project’s three musicians: Mélusine Chappuis, Paul Butscher and Xavier Almeida. A lively sound, an abundant sound, a sound that both impresses and delivers.
