Jazz Articles about Stephane Escoms

Stéphane Escoms Trio+: Meeting Point

by Karl Ackermann
June 14, 2014

Pianst/composer Stéphane Escoms fronts a versatile trio on his self-produced sophomore album Meeting Point. The French native has studied with the legendary Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés and Bulgarian pianist Mario Stantchev. A prize-winning musician, Escoms has crossed borders and genres frequently in this early phase of his musical career. Where he has intersected and absorbed influences becomes apparent in the shading of these compositions. Billed as ..."Trio +," Meeting Point features five guest artists on various tracks and the collection ...