With not less than twelve concerts in Finland and two in Latvia, this highly genuine string trio makes an impressive debut in the North of Europe.
In this inventive and lively small strings orchestra electric guitar meets violins and cello. Théo Ceccaldi trio has been winner of Jazz Migration 2014.
Théo Ceccaldi violin
Guillaume Aknine electric guitar
Valentin Ceccaldi cello
http://www.tricollectif.fr/theo-ceccaldi-trio/
Tour Program from February 6th to 21st
LATVIA
06/02 Mazsalaca, Cultural Centre
07/02 Gulbene, Cultural Centre
FINLAND
09/02 Loimaa, Taidetalo
Vapaat äänet Tour 2016 / double bill with Pepa Päivinen & Good Romans
10/02 Turku, Turun seudun musiikkiopisto
11/02 Espoo, Sellosali
12/02 Kuopio, Kallamarina
13/02 Joensuu, Pakkahuone
14/02 Loviisa, Keskus Centralen
16/02 Salo, Veturitali – Salon taidemuseo
17/02 Mikkeli, Mikkelin Teatteriklubi
18/02 Oulainen, Kinokulma
19/02 Raahe, Raahen Teatteri
20/02 Seinäjoki, home concert
21/02 Viitasaari, Miekkaniemi
Tour support:
Adami, Spedidam. Institut Français, Institut Français de Lettonie, AJC Association Jazzé Croisé
The two albums of the trio have been released by Ayler Records.
Théo Ceccaldi trio Carrousel (2012)
This unique French string trio was recommended to Ayler Records by double bass master Joëlle Léandre. Léandre was right, of course. Carrousel, the debut from this trio, is an original set of sophisticated compositions delivered by mature musicians who found a sound of their own—a chamber-like quality but an adventurous one, intense but lyrical, light but profound.
The trio’s instrumentation is rare: violin played by leader Théo Ceccaldi (who composed most of the compositions here); cello, by brother Valentin; and electric guitar, by Guillaume Aknine. Their interplay is based on the legacy of contemporary chamber trios but with an important element of ris- taking and swift swinging rhythm. All three switch leading roles and contribute to the playful rhythmic interplay.
Eyal Haeuveni, All About Jazz
Can you smile? Théo Ceccaldi trio + Joëlle Léandre (2013)
“listening to this music instantly puts a smile on our face. What about you? ”
Stéphane Berland – Label Manager, Ayler Records