L'imprévu, by Vincent Courtois

L'imprévu

by Vincent Courtois

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quietplease Sinuous lines somewhere between Bach and Piazzolla. Plenty of space between the notes to hide in if you've been feeling crowded.

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1.	L'Imprévu 05:41	buy track
2.	Colonne sans fin 01:47	buy track
3.	Alone with G 03:59	buy track
4.	Sensuel et perdu 02:02	buy track
5.	Amnésique tarentelle 05:33	buy track
6.	Suburbs kiosk 02:04	buy track
7.	Skins 03:21	buy track
8.	No smoking 05:00	buy track
9.	Regards 01:47	buy track
10.	La visite 06:15	buy track
11.	Couldn't imagine it 02:16	buy track
12.	L'imprévue 02:20	buy track

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VINCENT COURTOIS .CELLO

After a career spanning twenty-five years, versatile composer-cellist Vincent Courtois has become one of the essential artists on the current musical scene.
In this new work, L’Imprévu, he invites us to join him on a finely-honed, sensual journey along paths of almost secret desires that gradually become our own.
The listener will perhaps be on edge at times here when certain stages of the album unfold, each like a new story whispered into our ear.
From the first few seconds, the soulful music of Vincent Courtois’s cello, beautifully caught by Gérard de Haro, invites us to follow the musician towards this unknown destination, bound with hope as the music continues to unfold in such unexpected ways.

For over fifteen years now, Gérard and Vincent have recorded various projects together (records, theatre and film music). They both had the idea of a solo recording for La Buissonne but never actually got round to making it come true. One day during another session, the project slipped into its righful place amongst the concrete plans they both had.
Faithful listeners already aware of Vincent’s great talent for improvisation (and many other aspects of his style) will be delighted to discover this album, largely dedicated to composed music, including orchestral pieces here and there to mark the change and create balance of rhythm as the journey advances and the route changes…
And as we pass through the mist-covered landscapes and flaming splendours of nature expressed by Vincent Courtois’ generous bowing and intimate pizzicato, an elegant portrait of the artist gradually emerges too.

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Dans ce nouvel opus “L’imprévu”, Vincent Courtois nous propose un voyage sensuel et sensible sur les chemins d’intimes envies devenant les nôtres. L’écoute de cet album est parsemée d’étapes à fleur de peau, comme autant d’histoires inédites racontées au creux de notre oreille. L’âme du violoncelle de Vincent Courtois, magnifiquement restitué par Gérard de Haro, nous invite, dès les premières secondes, à le suivre vers cette nouvelle destination inconnue, bordée d’espoir, au fil de l’imprévu.
Depuis plus de quinze ans, Gérard et Vincent enregistrent de nombreux projets ensemble (disques, musiques de théâtre, musiques de film). Les auditeurs fidèles connaissant entre autre les talents d’improvisateur de Vincent, découvriront ici un album où l’écriture tient une très grande place. Ce dernier est ponctué de pièces orchestrales, celles-ci rythmant les différentes étapes du voyage et créant son équilibre. Entre paysages brumeux et nature flamboyante, archet généreux et pizzicato intimiste, un élégant portrait de Vincent Courtois apparaît.

Vincent Courtois est né à Parisen 1968 et commence le violoncelle à 6 ans. Il étudie la musique classique aux conservatoires d'Aubervilliers et de Paris avec Erwan Fauré, Xavier Gagnepain, Roland Pidoux et Fréderick Lodéon, et découvre parallélement le jazz et l'improvisation avec Didier Levallet, Dominique Pifarely et Christian Escoudé.
Vincent Courtois commence alors à accompagner différents groupes parisiens, et son premier album sous son nom, intitulé "Cello News", sortira en 1990.
Depuis, il a enregistré plus de 10 albums comme leader, dont : "Translucide", "The Fitting Room" (with Marc Ducret, Enja Records), "What Do You Mean By Silence?", "L'Homme Avion", … jusqu'à "L'imprévu" (La Buissonne-2010)
Vincent Courtois joue dans différentes formations de Rabih Abou Khalil et joue régulièrement avec le clarinettiste Louis Sclavis (ECM Records), mais aussi avec le tromboniste Yves Robert et la pianiste Sylvie Courvoisier.
Depuis vingt ans, Vincent Courtois aura joué avec quantité de grands noms de la musique jazz : Laurent de Wilde, Dave Douglas, Tomas Stanko, Dave Holland, Joachim Kuhn, Michel Portal, Michel Petrucciani, Cyril Atef, Henri Texier, Martial Solal, Marilyn Crispell, etc…

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released January 20, 2011

Recorded and mixed on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of april 2010 at studios La Buissonne by Gérard de Haro.
Mastering by Studios La Buissonne Nicolas Baillard.
Layout by Philippe Ghielmetti (illusions).
Cover photo Louis Stettner. “CENTRAL PARK 1997”.
Produced by Gérard de Haro and RJAL for La Buissonne.

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