Marianne Trudel, pianist and composer, delivers a work
of exceptional quality! Sands of Time by the Marianne Trudel Quintet brings together those first-rate elements that
make jazz a unique and powerful experience: energy, originality, chemistry,
passion, vigour, and integrity. Catchy melodies, solid grooves, and truly inspired
improvisations make this second opus an album that will charm sophisticated and
casual listeners alike! An amazing band, bursting with ideas and talent, recorded
live in concert at the Lion d'Or on June 25, 2006.
Marianne Trudel Quintet: Marianne
Trudel: piano; Rob Mosher: soprano sax, oboe;
Jonathan Stewart: tenor saxophone; Morgan Moore: bass; Robbie Kuster: drums.
“Here is one group under the fine leadership of an
all-round composer, pianist and improviser. Marianne
Trudel’s main assets, apart for her abilities as bandleader, are her
sensitivity, imagination and sense of taste.” — La Presse
(Québec), October 2007
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“… like a fine wine, the music of this young
pianist has been maturing nicely over time. […] Marianne
Trudel reveals herself to be an adventurous composer and an impoviser full
of fresh ideas.” — Voir (Québec), October 2007
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“Parcours […] is the most
substantial piece, displaying solid arranging and improv talents. […]
Trudel is at her best on ballads […] where we hear
her sensitive and sensible voice.” — The Gazette (Québec),
October 2007
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“Inquisitive by nature and open to musical encounters
of all kind, Marianne Trudel seems to have found her
voice here…” — La Scena Musicale #13:2 (Québec), October
2007
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