The jazz standards on the album were selected based on the harmonic and rhythmic research of the original jazzmen, inspiring new interpretations.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The album's concept, 'Biome,' aims to unify diverse musical styles, creating a homogeneous listening atmosphere by highlighting intrinsic links between pieces.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in December 2022 by the audiovisual service of the Conservatoire de Paris and supported by the Meyer Foundation.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Free improvisations on the album are motivated by the search for unity between styles and allow the music to exist in the moment, reflecting the artist's research into sound and textures.
Performer Biography
Benjamin Garson, the guitarist, is also a sound engineer who has recorded, mixed, and mastered about ten albums across various genres.
Interpretation
The baroque works on the album are chosen to form an 'unstructured' suite, allowing each reappearance to bring a new dimension while maintaining harmonic homogeneity.
Performer Biography
Benjamin Garson studied at the Paris Conservatoire and the École normale supérieure Louis-Lumière, earning prizes in classical guitar, jazz, and free improvisation.
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