Xavier Belin Trio – Pleonasme 5

A pianist, composer, and arranger from Martinique, Xavier Belin has established himself as one of the rising stars of contemporary jazz. Having made a name for himself with his debut album *Pitakpi*—named “Revelation” by *Jazz Magazine*—he creates music inspired by Caribbean rhythms, the Martiniquean tradition, and jazz improvisation.

With PLÉONASME, Xavier Belin explores an obvious truth: jazz is, at its core, a Creole music, born of cultural cross-pollination, transmission, and fusion. Through a repertoire of standards drawn from Creole regions—from Martinique to Haiti, from Réunion to Trinidad—he highlights the deep connections between these cultures and the history of jazz.

For this fifth edition, PLÉONASME reinvents itself as a piano-bass-drums trio. In this lineup, ensemble playing, groove, and rhythmic heritage take on a new dimension. Blending Caribbean melodies, modern jazz language, and improvisation, Xavier Belin continues his exploration of musical Creolity: a living, evolving music that is passed down just as much as it transforms.

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