Swiss reedman Nicolas Masson makes his leader debut here with a quartet featuring unchanged personnel for a decade. He is the sole composer here and his writing always encourages creative responses from the players. Amid the changing musical landscapes in which these travellers move, you will encounter some of Vallon’s prettiest ballad playing, richly melodic bass from Moret, and subtle drum commentary from Friedli. Plus, of course, plenty of Masson’s pure-toned saxophone and elegant clarinet.

Tracklist:

1:Gagarine
2:Fuchsia
3:Almost Forty
4:The Deep
5:Travelers
6:Philae
7:Wood
8:Blurred
9:Jura