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Erik Orsenna and Claire-Marie Le Guay: two ways into BachA childhood memory, a book in two voices and a piano programme: Erik Orsenna and Claire-Marie Le Guay invite us to discover Bach through different doors. Here are some pointers for moving from the story to the works.
Julien Rieu de Pey: from backing bass to solo projectWith L’avenir des pierres, released on 23 October 2026, bassist Julien Rieu de Pey continues a documented move from backing others to writing in his own name.
Mobil Home: Florent Marchet draws on encounters to write about precarityIn the song that gives the album its name, Florent Marchet connects precarious housing with lives he has encountered. His interview with La Face B sheds light on his character-building process.
Tender Mercies: AM Higgins brings protest and the search for peace togetherReleased on 16 October 2026, the album is divided between Protest and Peace. Its credits show how vocals, piano, drums and guest musicians contribute to this collective project.
She Sings: Soyeon Park distils five operatic figures into miniaturesOlympia, Violetta, Gilda, Musetta and Lucia lend their names to five short pieces for soprano and four instruments. A cycle recorded in 2024, to discover through its concept and references.
Azulejo: five viewpoints for organ and saxhornsLaurent Durupt pairs an organ with a saxhorn quartet in five movements that can be played in any order. The image of ceramic tiles illuminates the structure of this work, recorded in 2024.
Pink Martini: how Sympathique opens the door to a repertoire without bordersA song in French, a band born in Portland and a debut album that moves from one language to another: Sympathique sums up Pink Martini’s ambition.
Lux Divina: Mark Priore builds an album as a journeyFrom Ante Lux to Lux Divina, Mark Priore announces a suite of thirteen pieces for his trio. The album, due on 6 November 2026 on Jazz Eleven, invites listeners to discover a sequence rather than a simple collection of tracks.
Eric Lu: a journey through Chopin, Brahms and SchubertThe winner of the 2025 Chopin Competition brings together the three composers in his repertoire. His Paris recital and Impromptus album offer ways to discover his work.
Tony Bennett: tracing the duets for his centenaryFrom Bill Evans to Lady Gaga, the collaborations chart several paths through his discography. A guide to the centenary of his birth, in 1926.
Monty Alexander: encounters on A Jamarican in ParisCompositions, covers and percussion come together on the pianist’s new album. Its credits shed light on a project recorded at Studio Sextan ahead of its release in October.