Romain Pilon - The Magic Eye (2015) [Hi-Res]

For his third album as a leader, French guitarist Romain Pilon features along with his trio the two upcoming American tenor saxophonists, Ben Wendel and Walter Smith III together for the first time on record in an amazing pairing. From grooves influenced by hip-hop to the elegant swing of the leading guitarists of the past like Jim Hall or Grant Green, from Brazilian accents to “cool” jazz tandems, Romain Pilon is creating a personal universe with numerous and intelligently-assimilated influences. Alternating between the urgency of the New York jazz scene and the introspection of contemplative ballads, he reveals a heartfelt sensitivity and profound inspiration that make The Magic Eye one of those albums one never tires of listening. Romain Pilon is the new talent of jazz guitar between Paris and New York City.

Romain Pilon, guitar
Yoni Zelnik, bass
Fred Pasqua, drums
Ben Wendel, tenor saxophone (on tracks: 1, 3, 4, 7)
Walter Smith III, tenor saxophone (on tracks: 1, 3, 4, 7)

Recorded December 18, 2014 (Trio), February 14, 2015 (Quintet) at Studio Des Egreffins
Produced by Romain Pilon

Tracklist:
01. Romain Pilon - The Magic Eye (8:01)
02. Romain Pilon - Blooming (6:34)
03. Romain Pilon - Triptych (for Céleste) (8:15)
04. Romain Pilon - Oxygen Choices (6:57)
05. Romain Pilon - Until We Meet Again (6:30)
06. Romain Pilon - Jumping at Shadows (6:45)
07. Romain Pilon - Tumbleweeds (5:10)
08. Romain Pilon - Fleurette Africaine (3:59)