Vincent Segal & Roberto Fonseca - Nuit parisienne à La Havane (2026) [Hi-Res]

Acclaimed Cuban pianist Roberto Fonseca and renowned French cellist Vincent Segal join forces for the first time on Nuit Parisienne à la Havane, releasing January 30, 2026 on Artwork Records. Both artists have built international careers by defying categories: Fonseca from his early years with the Buena Vista Social Club™ to collaborations with Herbie Hancock, Esperanza Spalding, Fatoumata Diawara, Baba Sissoko, Giles Peterson among others; Segal with projects ranging from Cesaria Evora to Ballaké Cissoko, Elvis Costello, Ibrahim Maalouf, Matthieu Chedid among others. This landmark duo recording is no exception, as Fonseca and Segal deliver an intimate, finely crafted encounter that bridges worlds.

Recorded spontaneously over five days, Nuit Parisienne à la Havane presents a captivating dialogue between piano and cello, balancing carefully composed material with moments of inspired improvisation. The album showcases the remarkable sensitivity, versatility, and adventurous curiosity of two master musicians known for moving freely between musical styles. In this inspiring set you can hear them diving into Cuban tradition while playing with classical forms, melodic improvisation, and exploring a number of modern sensibilities.