Martin Salemi “Daylight” feat. Mirte Leconte

Melodic, luminous jazz, happily navigating between introspection and virtuosity, Martin Salemi explores new compositions rooted in the modern jazz tradition, reserving surprises with hypnotic grooves, detailed melodies and cinematic atmospheres.In 2024, he unveiled Daylight, his fourth album as a leader on Igloo Records—this time with a stellar quintet featuring Daniel Jonkers, Boris Schmidt, Sylvain Debaisieux and Lorenzo Di Maio. Blending genres with a fresh, modern touch, the album struck a chord with both listeners and critics. La Libre called it “a must-hear,” while Le Soir awarded it four stars, describing it as “a mosaic of sound, shimmering and exhilarating… Daylight is full of gifts. Its thrilling quality comes from him and his brilliant collaborators.”For this concert, Salemi reunites with the same exceptional musicians, subtly integrating modern touches through the use of keyboards and analog synthesizers. On a few pieces, the group is joined by vocalist Mirte Leconte, adding a fresh dimension with new material inspired by American poetry and bringing unexpected colours and textures.« A beautiful example of what jazz can be today: a music nourished by all musics, free of yesterday’s constraints ». (Laurent Graulus – Musiq3)