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Jérôme Sabbagh 4tet feat. Ben Monder, Joe Martin and Nasheet Waits<p> A saxophonist rooted in both the jazz tradition and a representative of the vibrant and eclectic contemporary New York scene, Jerome Sabbagh's style is marked by a deep commitment to melody. Sabbagh's quartet has existed for 20 years, a remarkable and rare stability in jazz today. Over the years, he has developed a sound all his own, one that owes much to the excellence of the musicians.</p><p> Jérôme Sabbagh, saxophonist and composer, was born in Paris in 1973 and has lived in New York since 1995. He prioritizes lyricism and sound quality above all else, always seeking the perfect phrase. He offers a varied and cohesive musical style that oscillates between pop/rock and mysterious atmospheres, while always leaving ample room for improvisation. He was one of Paul Motian's last saxophonists, playing with him for a week at the Village Vanguard alongside Ben Monder. He has recorded twelve albums as a leader, with his quartet, as well as with Kenny Barron, Al Foster, Ben Street, Rodney Green, Daniel Humair, Jozef Dumoulin, Greg Tuohey, and Jonathan Blake.</p><p> From inspired solos to ever-inventive harmonies, Ben Monder, member of Bad Plus, partner of Maria Schneider, Paul Motian and Lee Konitz, shows every night that he is one of the very greatest guitarists of today.</p><p> Joe Martin, an "all-terrain" double bassist and regular partner of Mark Turner (he notably appears on the saxophonist's album for ECM, "Lathe of Heaven") and Chris Potter, provides this music with an impeccable foundation, thanks in particular to the precision of his phrasing.</p><p> On drums, one of today's greatest drummers, Nasheet Waits, has now joined this quartet. He brings a drum sound and a sense of listening deeply rooted in the jazz tradition, while also renewing it.</p><p> The new album from Jerome Sabbagh's quartet, "Stand "Up!", an album showcasing the saxophonist's new compositions, is both the group's fourth album after "North", "Pogo", and "The Turn", and their first with Nasheet Waits. It was released on the new label Analog Tone Factory, founded by Jerome Sabbagh and Pete Rende, which focuses on analog recording and has already garnered significant attention from both jazz enthusiasts and audiophiles.</p><p> Jerome Sabbagh expresses himself with confidence, and his compositions, both supple and robust, captivate the listener. Equally important is the fact that the other members of the group are constantly on the lookout for the new and unexpected, both individually and collectively. [...] Mr. Sabbagh avoids direct allusions to the saxophone's legendary figures. Instead, he develops a personal and sincere vocabulary, in a simple and effective way.</p><p> – New York Times</p>