Greenhouse Ensemble - Rez-de-chaussée (2023) [Hi-Res]

It was after the birth of their beautiful friendship that the seven members of the Greenhouse Ensemble had the chance to collaborate for the production of their first album entitled Rez-de-Chaussée. At the crossroads of several styles and influences, this vibrant album represents the meeting of these seven creative minds.

For the band, the “green house” is a recurring theme. Evoked by the name of the group - which was inspired by the name of their first artistic residence - the theme of the house is also felt by the members as a metaphor: a healthy and familiar space to improvise, explore and create without any limits.

In french, “Rez-de-Chaussée” means the ground floor. For the septet, it’s where it all begins ; this is where the foundations of the project are anchored. It is a warm place where you can leaf through a book with a cup of coffee, but also receive friends with a glass of wine. The natural light is pleasant, even during the winter. The music of the Greenhouse Ensemble is sometimes restless and catchy music, but can also be soft and comforting.

Composition and arrangement: Greenhouse Ensemble
Violin: Camille Brousseau
Trumpet and Flugelhorn: William Lussier
Voice: Roxane Reddy
Guitars: Louis-Martin Ruest
Piano and keyboards: Christophe Magnan-Bossé
Double bass: Benjamin Lavoie-Doyon
Drums and percussion: Simon Desrosiers

Tracklist:
1.01 - Greenhouse Ensemble - Introduction (2:56)
1.02 - Greenhouse Ensemble - Beyond Me (5:40)
1.03 - Greenhouse Ensemble - The Cost of Lies (7:02)
1.04 - Greenhouse Ensemble - Medina (5:44)
1.05 - Greenhouse Ensemble - Toupet carré (6:34)
1.06 - Greenhouse Ensemble - Lucioles (8:33)