French-born saxophonist Jonathan Orland studied at the Berklee College Of Music in Boston with George Garzone, Bill Pierce, a. o. and furthered his studies at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Now back in Paris Orland recorded this his third leader album with the quartet he leads and performs regularly in Paris.
“Between classicism and modernity, Orland’s playing is impressive with its inventiveness and virtuosic character.”
(Christian Larrede – Jazz News)
“Jonathan Orland belongs to a category of young musicians whose superlative technique allows them to dominate their instrument so perfectly that they give the impression to overcome every difficulty with ease, even on fast tempos. He demonstrates some uplifting boldness in the way he treats harmonies and a real capacity to compose beautiful melodies”. (Jacques Aboucaya – Jazz Magazine)
