EP - 002 - MM Monsieur MÂLÂ

• 1 Prayer for Hope 07:48
• 2 Sahara Spring 05:06
• 3 Till Daylight 04:06
• 4 Instinct, Pt. 1 03:25
• 5 Instinct, Pt. 2 05:03
• 6 Endless Journey 07:16
• Total Runtime 32:44

Info for EP - 002 - MM

After EP - 001 - MM, combining subtlety and colour with the band’s trademark rhythmic drive and irresistible groove power, they are back with a second opus in 2022. Taking on a more melancholic hue than in the first EP, reflecting an overview at a general context of our contemporary history, the music of this new opus carries nonetheless optimism and a message of hope, as the track « Prayer For Hope » implies. We find there as well the enthusiasm of the band and the longing for mixing cultures in « Sahara Spring » or « Instinct », as well as the need for moments of appeasement, serenity and renewal in « 'Til Daylight » and « Endless Journey ».

The group combine contemplative melodies with club-tinged electronics and ethereal grooves to take listeners on a journey into a dream-like state. Swaéli Mbappé’s (China Moses) bass connects with Mathieu Edward’s (De La Soul / Chassol) machine-like drumming, with keys wizard Nicholas Vella (Mayra Andrade), bringing adventurous harmonic language supported by airy melodies from Balthazar Naturel and Robin Antunes (sax ; violin/mandolin).

Their successful debut EP (2021) was championed by Jazz FM and WWFM, giving them a gateway into establishing a UK audience before a debut UK headline at the legendary Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club in London.

Balthazar Naturel, saxophones, english horn, flutes, bass clarinet
Robin Antunes, violin, viola, prepared violin, mandolin, electric mandolin
Nicholas Vella, piano, Fender Rhodes, keyboards
Swaéli Mbappé, electric bass, fretless bass, guitar, oud
Mathieu Edward, drums, percussions

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