ARLET FEUILLARD & THE SYNTEST QUINTET

The Syntest Quintet stands for resolutely contemporary jazz, rooted in creation and dialogue between musicians. Through original compositions, the group explores free forms, varied sound textures and a wealth of rhythmic possibilities. Each piece is conceived as a terrain for improvisation and interaction, where the written word blends with the moment. The quintet draws its inspiration from major figures in contemporary jazz such as Tigran Hamasyan, Aaron Parks and Kurt Rosenwinkel, while developing its own aesthetic, marked by attention to timbre, collective dynamics and contrasting moods. The five musicians come from a variety of backgrounds, which adds to the singularity of the project. On the flute, Mona Cavé works the sound in depth, integrating effects, multiple flutes and influences from traditional music. Arlet Feuillard, a pianist and percussionist trained between Paris and Brussels, combines jazz harmony with a very physical relationship to rhythm inherited from Afro-Caribbean music. Volodia Lambert is a multi-faceted guitarist, double bassist and composer, with a background ranging from modern jazz to contemporary music. Octave Potier, a self-taught double bassist, brings a cross-disciplinary approach to the sound, drawing on his experience of rock, electro and Brazilian music. On drums, Vincent Fauvet builds dense rhythmic architectures informed by his work with jazz, traditional African music and the contemporary scene. Together, they develop a free and demanding music, driven by sound research and the pleasure of playing. The watchword is collective exploration and the lively writing of today's jazz.