Baptiste Trotignon - Body And Soul 2022 Apr 2026

The album is characterized by a "no-contraints" philosophy. Trotignon approached the session with no pre-conceived arrangements, opting instead for single takes that embrace "false notes" and spontaneous "erasures" as essential components of the musical truth. This approach transforms well-worn classics into living, breathing entities:

: The title track, "Body and Soul," is rendered as a sprawling 8-minute exploration that seeks to be "present at every moment". Tracklist Highlights Baptiste Trotignon - Body and Soul 2022

: Trotignon blends "Boulezian" and "Debussian" classical accents with traditional jazz structures. The album is characterized by a "no-contraints" philosophy

: His interpretations of Charlie Parker's "My Little Suede Shoes" and "Passport" showcase a maestria that oscillates between sharp, percussive strikes and fluid melodic runs. breathing entities: : The title track