Aug. 15, 2000 |
MANU HERMIA BANDS

1. MANU HERMIA QUINTET
Manu HERMIA, altosaxophone
Paolo RAGATZU, keyboards
Francis CHARLIER, guitar
Willy NSITA, bass
Xavier TRIBOLET, drums
A group representative of its generation, the quintet of young sax player offers a choice of original compositions in a style which oscillates between fusion, jazz-rock and acid jazz.
In the image of their music, the group members had a track record, with common experiences which were not limited to a single style.They have been known to perform at jazz clubs (accompanying Denise BLUE, Jean-Pierre CATOUL, USE Band,...)or on larger stages, alongside Pierre RAPSAT, Philippe SWAN, STELLLA, Léopold NORD and others...
The group offers an anchoring performance which does not lack musical finesse and which combines energy with complicity. | The music is illustrated by the CD "ACID COLORS". |
2. MANU HERMIA QUARTET
This quartet plays straight ahead modern jazz, with energy and fire.
3. SLANG
A new trio, in which each one of the three individuals brings his own ideas to develop a group concept. Jazz, funk, world music, rock, with special attention to the textures and moods.