Pierre de Bethmann Quartet - Agapé (2025) [Hi-Res]

French pianist and composer Pierre de Bethmann is set to release his latest album, Agapé, on January 24, 2025. Recorded at Studio Ferber in Paris on February 12, 2023, the album features de Bethmann on piano and synthesizer, David El Malek on tenor saxophone, Simon Tailleu on bass, and Antoine Paganotti on drums. The tracklist includes six original compositions by de Bethmann:

Tracklist:
1-1 Pierre de Bethmann Quartet - Agapé
1-2 Pierre de Bethmann Quartet - Rien
1-3 Pierre de Bethmann Quartet - En plus
1-4 Pierre de Bethmann Quartet - Deep
1-5 Pierre de Bethmann Quartet - Grâce à vous
1-6 Pierre de Bethmann Quartet - Agapes

The album's title, Agapé, refers to the highest form of love in ancient Greek philosophy. This theme of profound affection permeated the recording session, which took place during the winter of 2023 at the renowned Studio Ferber. The quartet, building upon the momentum from their previous day's session that produced the album Credo (released in January 2024), delved deeper into musical exploration, embracing the joy of collaboration and the spontaneity of the moment. The result is a collection of compositions that reflect both meticulous craftsmanship and the exhilaration of real-time creation.

Agapé represents a decade-long journey since the release of Go, showcasing a quartet united by a shared passion for a century-old musical tradition and a collective belief in a promising future. The album embodies their commitment to exploring new musical landscapes while honoring the rich heritage of jazz.