Roger "Kemp" Biwandu - Bordeaux Quintet

“Roger Biwandu is a “sharp” drummer as much in his playing as in his choices. For this new opus "Straight Outta Palmer", and almost as a whole, he offers us in a subtle way a musical return to the past years when groove, swing and performance were in order. Through his compositions, we find ourselves at the very heart of the seventies, on the eastern side of North America, thanks to an elegant reinterpretation of this timeless musical heritage. », Manu Katché

At the dawn of his 50th birthday, Roger Biwandu unveils his 4th album: music, still inspired by Jazz from the black American tradition, modified by Africa and the Caribbean and tinged with pop. In short, Roger defines his music as mixing the music of Branford and Wynton Marsalis with that of Michael Jackson. You see ?

A release party at the Baiser Salé for a musician whose name is anchored in the walls of the club: drummer of Chic Hot, Joe Zawinul, Salif Keita…, Roger Biwandu forms a 100% Bordeaux quintet, for a return to his roots. On the brass, an exceptional duo, both inspired in particular by the legendary Branford and Wynton Marsalis who are also Roger's heroes. Mickaël Chevalier (trumpet/flugelhorn) and Jean-Christophe Jacques (tenor/soprano sax), two magnificent talents who set the tone and color of this "Bordeaux Quintet" whose Jazz music is, as we said, of black American inspiration. . On the piano, Hervé Saint-Guirons distils his excellent sense of melody, a refined, subtle playing, and a perfect accompaniment. On the double bass, Nolwenn Martin-Leizour, an impeccable tempo, a rare sense of rhythm!

Roger Biwandu with his lively playing, his eclectic musical culture, his desire to share and his festive spirit... signs there, a pass of 4 successfully assured!