Sophie Agnel on piano and John Butcher on saxophones, live at the 40th Victoriaville festival on 18 May 2024: spontaneous compositions of inside-piano sounds, extended techniques and quick, attentive interplay.
Victo 40th Anniversary Super Sale. “The interaction between the two musicians was quicksilver incisive, with not a false step.” Chamberlain, Mike. « All About Jazz », May 27, 2024
“[...] performance by veterans Sophie Agnel and John Butcher set a high bar for attention to detail and interplay while continually discovering new shapes.” Hill, Eric. « Indie Dependence », May 30, 2024
“These two musicians work together very well, exchanging ideas, creating a fascinating ongoing dialogue.” Gallanter, Bruce. « Downtown Music Gallery », June 9, 2024
“Top shelf improvisation, by two major practitioners of the genre [...]” Cristol, David. « The Free Jazz Collective », June 26, 2024
Cat. number: VICTO CD 138
Year: 2025
Notes: Enregistré au 40e Festival International de Musique Actuelle de Victoriaville le 18 mai 2024.
Toutes les musiques sont des compositions spontanées de Sophie Agnel (SACEM) et John Butcher (PRS / MCPS).
Œuvres Photographiques Annie St-Jean,ÉCLIPSE 4, 2024 (couverture) montage créé à partir de photographies argentiques prises en sténopé
ÉCLIPSE 2, 2024 (intérieur) photographie argentique prise en sténopé
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