Liminal Spaces Simon Legault Trio

• 1 Liminal Spaces 08:05
• 2 A Moment Ago 04:13
• 3 Inflexion 06:35
• 4 Solus I 02:29
• 5 Reenvision 05:44
• 6 Inevitable Certainty 05:11
• 7 Solus II 02:02
• 8 Adrift Solus 07:55
• 9 Interwoven 05:10
• 10 Prestidigitize 06:46
• 11 Solus III 01:53
• 12 Into the Unknown 02:45
• 13 Solus IV 01:40
• Total Runtime 01:00:28

Info for Liminal Spaces

This project started as a weekly session with drummer Michel Lambert and guest bassists. With new music written specifically for this trio, it took on a life of its own and ultimately became this record. After two quartet records and his previous quintet record, Simon Legault finally felt ready to make his first trio album. And with these exceptional musicians it was an absolute joy to write, play and record.

"Guitar trio is a beautiful but demanding art. Simon, Adrian and Michel are bringing a powerful contribution here, coming up with a consistent and meaningful statement. All three have great command of their instrument, and it allows them to develop their ideas with confidence and clarity. The chemistry between them is palpable, and the music always sounds interesting and accomplished. Simon's playing is graced with subtlety, depth and a sure sense of construction. Phrases sound effortless while making sense, each note is carefully weighed and articulated, and the harmonic passages are beautifully executed. I also enjoyed the solo tracks a lot, which bring poetry and release. Simon's musical intelligence and mastery of the instrument can, I am sure, lead him to many paths if he wishes. I really look forward to hearing future projects from this highly gifted musician." (Jean-Michel Pilc)

Simon Legault, guitar
Adrian Vedady, double bass
Michel Lambert, drums

Simon Legault
started playing guitar at age sixteen. In high school and College, he won 1st prize for Secondaire sur Scène and Bourses Desjardins d'excellence en musique, playing his own music. He won the Jazz en Rafale competition in 2007. His quartet played at the Montreal International Jazz Festival in 2007, 2008, 2013 and 2018. He released his first CD, Misrememberings, in 2008. The CD launch concert was recorded by CBC Radio 2 and broadcast on Canada Live. In 2009 he was awarded a grant from the Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Québec to write new music. In 2009-2010 his quartet toured the Maisons de la Culture in Montréal in collaboration with the Conseil des Arts de Montréal and was the opening act for Oliver Jones. His second CD, Science Wielded By Love, was released in 2013. In 2014, the McGill Chamber Jazz ensemble premiered his piece for nonet with special guest François Théberge on saxophone. In 2015 he played with Rufus Reid and the Jazzlab Orchestra at Astral in Montréal. Having recently completed his Master’s degree at McGill University in Montreal, he continues to perform with his new quintet in support of his latest record, Hypnagogia Polis.

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