Underskog

Trio leader, composer and guitarist Marc Ducret is among today’s most original improvisers. Self-taught, extraordinarily gifted musician does not restrict himself to a particular style, writes distinctive and unexpected music – attacking with ferocious electric guitar outbursts or drifting into subtle impressionistic abstractions, resounding with rock hits or approaching post-bop, bursting into noise avalanches or playing with bits and pieces from the world of flamenco and classical music. One of the most unconventional guitarists empowered by acoustic and electric, bass and baritone guitars produces a unique sound, embracing all imaginable music forms.

The trio’s double-bassist and composer Bruno Chevillon (b. 1959) is among the most startling jazz bassists on the French jazz scene. This astonishingly elegant and subtle musician in known from his work with Michel Portal, Louis Sclavis, Paul Motian, Stephen Oliva and Daniel Humair ensembles. His solo concerts were repeatedly praised as unforgettable, in particular critically acclaimed Pasolini ou la Rage Sublime. He also collaborates with Jean Marc Foltz.

Drummer Eric Echampard (b. 1970) is a representative of a young generation of French jazzmen. He has collaborated with Marc Ducret since 1995, and made his name for his precision, suggestiveness and elegance, and at the same time incredible drive and creativity.