Bois-Caïman, to which the composer, saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist born in Montreal, but established in France, refers in the title of his album, is a highly symbolic place in the history of Haiti. In August 1791 a ceremony was held there which was the spark leading to the country’s independence – on 1er last January, we also highlighted the 220e anniversary of the Republic of Haiti. Accompanied by percussionists, a pianist and a bassist, Jowee Omicil thus recalls the feelings of justice and freedom which animated the slaves in their approach, offering a spiritual suite (divided into 21 tracks, to be listened to in one go). through which Creole ritual music is modernized by jazz and (very subtly) hip-hop. Trained at the Berklee College of Music and the Thelonious Monk Jazz Institute, the quintet is guided by the expert breath of Omicil in this delicate, captivating and surprisingly melodious musical and historical story. The jazz revelation of the beginning of the year.
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