Ernesto Rodrigues, Guilherme Rodrigues, Gianna de Toni, Christophe Berthet, Raphaël Ortis

2014 release ** "Trees brings together an unusual quintet of string trio—viola (Ernesto Rodrigues), cello (Guilherme Rodrigues) and double bass (Gianna de Toni)—with soprano saxophone (Christophe Berthet) and electric bass/objects (Raphael Ortis). The five tracks contain a deep range of sounds from all of the instruments: Sparse textures evoking creaking wood and the rustling of dry leaves (Ancient Trees); long bowed tones from the cello and double bass and suspended harmonics (Whistling Trees); rattling metal and pizzicato electric bass (Lonely Trees); low density layering and stillnesses (Moonlit Trees); siren-like sustained dissonances over a resonant, low foundation (Tree of Life)."