In his previous album “Villa-Lobos/Antonio C. Jobim” the saxophonist revisited the music of two major Brazilian composers. After its 2006 release, Jean-Pierre Zanella felt the need to produce fresh compositional material… and the results will delight jazz lovers everywhere! Flanked by his trusty colleagues James Gelfand on piano, Frédéric Alarie on double bass and Paul Brochu on drums, Zanella’s jazz is resolutely modern yet firmly rooted in jazz tradition. He experiments with a variety of different meters, alternating between ambient music and more rhythmic pieces. The musicians play off one another with perfect chemistry, pushing the boundaries of jazz with tremendous energy and solid ensemble interaction.

Jean-Pierre Zanella – alto and soprano saxophones
James Gelfand – piano
Frédéric Alarie – acoustic bass
Paul Brochu – drums
Specials guests:
Jan Jarczyk – piano (# 7)
Sashana Souza Zanella – piano (# 10)
Daniel Zanella – drums (# 10)