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Great Expectations

by Julien Tassin

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1.
Birth Suite 10:11
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2.
To Ron 05:33
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3.
Believe 06:52
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4.
Mirage 06:22
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Inner Shadow 03:33
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Resilience 06:26
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Forward 06:29
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about

Sometimes we hold high hopes and great expectations, only to be caught off guard by life’s unforeseen twists and turns. Those moments serve as a reminder of the crucial role that resilience and (self-)belief play in all our lives. That is precisely what Julien Tassin’s latest album, “Great Expectations”, aims to explore: his own experiences with hope, joy and disillusions.

Last year, trumpet player Ron Miles was slated to be Julien’s special guest for a performance at Bozar, Brussels, where he would have completed the trio alongside Dré Pallemaerts and Nicolas Thys. Sadly, Miles passed away unexpectedly. Despite this tremendous loss, Tassin continued writing music for the project. He then invited American trumpet player Jason Palmer (Roy Hanes, Herbie Hancock, Jimmy Smith, Wynton Marsalis, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ravi Coltrane, Mark Turner) to join the trio. This eventually led to the recording of the new album.

Much like in classical music, most of the pieces are composed in several movements, each reflecting a distinct mood and atmosphere. The surprising twists and turns in the music align with the overarching theme, where each song tells a tale that effortlessly transitions between various grooves, while maintaining a cinematic undertone. However, there is ample space for improvisation and interaction, which has always been the band's strength in the studio and live. Tassin’s fascination with blues is apparent throughout the album. The outcome is an exhilarating combination of blues, jazz and rock.

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released November 10, 2023

All compositions by Julien Tassin
Recorded live on 19th, 20th and 21st of May 2022 at BoZar, C.C. Ververij and De Singer.
Mixed by Bart Vincent
Mastered by Nicolas Lefèvre at Sunny Side Inc. Brussels
Artwork by Simon Defosse & Valérie Lenders

(P) & (C) 2023 IGLOO RECORDS / W.E.R.F. records

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