Multiverse
Self-Released, 2025
9/10
The Canadian guitarist Nicolas Ferron is joined by Jonathan Cayer and Louis-Vincent Hame for these adventurous and groove filled 8 jazz tunes.
The title track opens with Ferron’s expressive guitar and Hame’s scrappy drumming for the rock influenced delivery, and “Valencia” follows with much attention to atmosphere, as Cayer’s swirling keys add a hint of mystery to the cinematic presence.
Landing in the middle, “Complot” offers a dynamic album highlight that’s radiant and buzzes a bit, too, with some dense bouts, while “Mithridate” is a more intimate moment that leaves an indelible impression in its sparse setting.
“Éveil” and “Un Peu Confus” exit the listen. The former emits ambience amid the soft guitar, and the latter uses the trio’s individual strengths for a reflective tone of prog-friendly nods.
A really original effort that embraces psychedelic moments, modern jazz, spaghetti westerns and daring improvisation, every track here warrants repeated listens.
Travels well with: Elsa Elisson- Atlas Of Sound, Coast Redwoods, 41°32’09.8”N 124°04’35.5”W; Touching- I Can Be Two People At Once