Le Vent
Self-Released, 2025
9/10
This debut from the Montreal artist Phillipee Massé welcomes Sasha Desjardins and Alexandre Massé to the 7 modern jazz songs that are executed meticulously and with a timeless spirit.
“Fall” begins the listen cautiously, where Phillippe’s skilled bass prowess guides the warm and cozy climate, and “Wav” follows with Alexandre’s firm drums complementing the dense verses soft dynamics.
“Memories” and “Espresso & Coffee” land in the middle. The former benefits much from Desjardins’ mesmerizing keys via strong attention to mood and adventurous bass plucking, while the latter balances scrappy moments with melodic gestures that are elegant.
The last track, “From The Moon”, is another excellent selection. The rich keys draw us in, and Phillippe’s precise bass is nothing short of stunning for the heartfelt and exciting finish.
A diverse first effort, Phillippe is versed in genres as wide as Middle Eastern and metal, and this very pretty record is an excellent starting point of all originals.
Travels well with: Touching- I Can Be Two People At Once; Mike Downes- The Way In