Jérôme Naulais

Blue Zone

Blue Zone by French composer and trombonist Jérôme Naulais is an energetic work in which the power of funk meets the elegance of modern jazz. From the very first bars, an irresistible groove takes hold, carried by a rhythm section that creates an electrifying atmosphere. The melodic lines - at once supple and striking - wander back and forth between the registers, creating a musical dialog like an improvised conversation in an urban club. Naulais' characteristic rhythmic writing plays with syncopation and dynamic contrasts, giving the work a decidedly contemporary character. The harmonies take up the expressiveness of the blues and combine it with a modern sound that is unmistakably funky. The piece develops with infectious energy and is repeatedly punctuated by more open, airy passages that emphasize the precision of the ensemble and the delicacy of the phrasing. Blue Zone impresses both with its immediate impact and the sophistication of its composition. It offers the musicians a rich surface for expression and transports the audience into a world of sound full of swing, style and good humor. An immersion in a blue zone... where the groove is in charge.