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Alain Métrailler

Alain Métrailler is a Swiss saxophonist and composer recognized for his expressive sound and a strong rhythmic element in his playing, which together define his distinctive voice in contemporary jazz. Originally from Valais, Switzerland, Métrailler moved to New York City at the top of 2019, immersing himself in the city’s dynamic jazz scene as both a bandleader and an in-demand sideman. Based in Brooklyn and trained at The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, he spent six years refining his artistic vision and shaping his quartet before returning to Switzerland.

Heights Prospection

By Alain Métrailler

Label: Unit Records
Released: 2026
Track listing: Obvious Transmission; Crispy; EWR Hero Saynt; Jump Loud; Flight Of The Humblebee; Unstablemates; I'm In Tears, Crazy He Calls Me.

Tomasz Chyła Quintet, Alain Métrailler, Skage Larsen, Jon Henriksson and more

by Marek J. Śmietański
June 9, 2026

The 125th episode features music drawn from albums released in March, offering a broad, international perspective on contemporary jazz. The selection brings together three noteworthy debut recordings alongside new material from established artists, creating a thoughtful balance between fresh discovery and refined artistry. Listeners can expect a diverse range of approaches--from lyrical and reflective pieces to ...

Alain Metrailler: Heights Prospection

by Dan McClenaghan
April 21, 2026

Who is going to be the next Miles Davis? Or the next John Coltrane? With their two most lauded albums--Kind Of Blue (Columbia, 1959) and A Love Supreme (Impulse, 1966, respectively, the trumpeter and saxophonist (again, respectively) set the bar for top-tier, post-bop jazz ensemble outings. A bar so high it may never be achieved again. ...

Elias Stemeseder, Brandon Seabrook, Alain Metrailler, Eivind Opsvik & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
March 21, 2026

Here is a playlist of adventurous projects that also serves as a snapshot of the breadth, depth, and versatility of Austrian pianist Elias Stemeseder--heard across a range of recent recordings as sideman, co-leader, and bandleader.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Brandon Seabrook “Name Dropping ...