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Alexis Valet

Following The Sun

By Alexis Valet

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2024
Track listing: Ups and Downs; June; Dream of Integrity; Laika; Following the Sun; Cypher; Lekeitio; Myrtle.

Alexis Valet: Following The Sun

by Geannine Reid
August 13, 2024

Alexis Valet's Following the Sun, is an enjoyable collection of contemporary jazz inspired by Valet's journey across continents--from the luminous streets of Paris to the bustling avenues of New York. Central to the success of Following the Sun is the symbiotic relationship between Valet and his fellow musicians: Dayna Stephens tenor saxophone, Aaron Parks ...

Gegè Telesforo, Ben Sidran, Jamie Baum, Dayna Stephens & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
April 26, 2024

Enjoy a playlist steeped in music about the times we live in--courtesy of Jamie Baum, Black Lives and Ben Sidran. Also featured is a new album by Italian singer Gegè Telesforo and two albums by or featuring Dayna Stephens.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 ...

2024 Winter JazzFest Marathons: A Survival Guide

by Ludovico Granvassu
January 6, 2024

Twenty years is a remarkable milestone for any activity, let alone one that comes with the wear and tear of a high-profile jazz festival that every year strives to up its own ante, like the Winter JazzFest. From January 11 to 18, 2024, fans, musicians, promoters and other industry people from around the world ...

Explorers

By Alexis Valet

Label: Jazz&People
Released: 2021
Track listing: Casual Polyglot; Plaza de la Alfalfa; L'Ile aux fleurs; Any Sunday With Her; Dixie's Dilemma; Voyager 1; Explorers; Fall; Dr. Jackle; Hats and Cards; What's Next.

Alexis Valet: Explorers

by Geannine Reid
December 24, 2021

Alexis Valet is a vibraphonist making a name for himself in the French jazz scene as an accomplished sideman with the Xavier Belin Quartet, Shauli Einav Quintet, Joachim Govin Sextet, and most importantly, as a leader. His compositions draw their insight from contemporary jazz, hip hop, free jazz, and electronica while keeping a strong footing in ...