Théo Ceccaldi - Django (2019) Hi Res

The extremely talented and dynamic Théo Ceccaldi Trio was discovered and supported by Joëlle Léandre, the queen of French free music, after being completely impressed by her youthful energy - to the point where she even appeared on the trio's second album a few years ago. Violinist Théo Ceccaldi and cellist brother Valentin, both well-known performers of Opus, form an unconventional trio with guitarist Guillaume Aknine, who combines his ever-renewing, strict musical concepts with wild and creative freedom, regardless of his repertoire.

If jazz musicians form a string trio, even if they are even French, they can hardly escape Django Reinhardt's influence. So did the Théo Ceccaldi Trio, despite the fact that in their music they used the opportunities of free improvisation in the most radical way. Their new album Django, released on October 18, features both reinterpretations of classical pieces associated with the great Gypsy guitarist and Django's own music. With their hardly orthodox arrangements (amplified guitar, cello…), the band has shifted towards a new form of chamber jazz: they are practically adventurous from chaotic lyricism to expressive energy, while utilizing all the features expected of gipsy jazz (rhythmic energy, melodic majesty) to emphasize the virtues of the genre and bring its musical rules to the present day. Nothing more demonstrates the magnitude of the Théo Ceccaldi Trio's excellence and the absolute freedom of its inspirations than opening up new perspectives to this repertoire by finding a contemporary expression.