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Raphaël Pedroli – Drums
Colin Vallon – Rhodes and Effects
Lorenz Beyeler – Double Bass |
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| credits: |
Recorded live, June 24/25 2009 in BeJazz Vidmarhallen, Bern-Liebefeld.
Recording, mixing and mastering by Fabian Schild
Produced by Raphaël Pedroli |
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| liner notes: |
CONTREBAND – A LIVE ALBUM
On January 15, 2010, Unit Records releases a second album from Contreband, the trio founded by drummer Raphaël Pedroli and featuring Colin Vallon (Fender Rhodes) and Lorenz Beyeler (Upright Bass). The album has been recorded live at the BeJazz Vidmarhallen (Bern, Switzerland) to celebrate 10 years of collaboration between the musicians.
This seven-track opus is their third common recording, coming after “Les Ombres” (Colin Vallon Trio, Unit Records, 2004) and “Lyoba” (Contreband, 2006). It has been recorded on June 24 and 25, 2009, aiming at capturing the raw energy of a live performance. Besides original compositions, it features personal interpretations of two Grunge-Rock standards from Nirvana and two titles from Thom Yorke (Radiohead).
Through this unusual repertoire, the musicians also testify to their enthusiasm toward innovation and collaborative explorations. An approach devoid of any nostalgia, based on the sheer joy of reinterpreting and communicating music.
Raphaël Pedroli
Born in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, October 26, 1978. Studies drums at Swiss Jazz School in Bern with Billy Brooks. Graduates in 2003 (performance and educational methods, grade A). Records and tours with various combos and artists such as Lole, the Five Blind Boys from the Parish, Simon Gerber, Napoleon Washington, Thierry Romanens, Sarclo. Since 2004, he also serves as the artistic director for “Les Mardis du Jazz”, a weekly event that takes place at Bar King, Neuchâtel.
Colin Vallon
Born in Lausanne, Switzerland, November 1980. Studies piano with Marc Ueter than with Silvano Bazan, William Evans and Bert Joris at Swiss Jazz School in Bern. Graduates in 2004.
Lorenz Beyeler
Born in Bern, Switzerland, April 21, 1979. Studies upright bass with Thomas Dürst and Peter Frei at Swiss Jazz School in Bern. Graduates in 2004. |
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