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“Poetic music without borders that invites us into trance like states and inner journeying”

Felix Marciano (Jazz Magazine)

“Without doubt one of the best albums of the year”

Sebastien Helary (Nextbop)

"Tight as a drum, the Alex Stuart Quintet is as brilliant collectively as each artist is individually"

Clinton White – City News

“A panoramic and exotic soundscape that transports us to other places”

France Info – Michel Mompontet

“'This is a superb recording from which fans of contemporary improvisation will derive much audio pleasure... 5 stars"

Barry O’Sullivan – Fine Music Magazine

“One of the beautiful musical episodes of the year”

Nathalie Piolé – France Musique

“The music almost makes one see oneself hand on colt on the Main Street of Dalton City”

Citizen Jazz

"Unifying music"

Latin de Jazz… & Cie

"What especially comes out of this album is a certain plenitude, a meditative and almost spiritual feeling"

Jérome Gillet – Froggy’s Delight

"'Album of the Day' and 'MUST'... "

TSF Jazz

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An album inspired by the dark turning point the world is facing today, but also by the omnipresent and evident beauty that surrounds us. His compositions are influenced as much by the urban landscapes of Paris as the wild coasts of Australia. These are the inspirations for “Aftermath”, intuitive music which defies boundaries, blending jazz, rock, pop, groove and world music.

Alex Stuart – Guitar
Irving Acao – Saxophone and Keyboards
Arno de Casanove – Trumpet and Keyboards
Ouriel Ellert – Bass
Antoine Banville – Drums

Nicolas Dri – Keyboards