Apertura, by Arthur Donnot

Apertura

by Arthur Donnot

supported by

zazaza Des bonbons, des histoires, on chaloupe et on chavire... Favorite track: Pio Through The Window.

DomPython Une ambiance intimiste, chaleureuse, comme un câlin au fond des oreilles.

	/

Streaming + Download

Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

15 CHF or more
Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
LP 12" black standard (140g)

Includes unlimited streaming of Apertura via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

ships out within 1 day

30 CHF or more

1.	Apertura 03:35	buy track
2.	Queen Douce 05:15	buy track
3.	Pio Through The Window 05:28	buy track
4.	Malfermita 04:22	buy track
5.	Quite Quiet 04:14	buy track
6.	Chiusura 03:42	buy track
7.	Borsa Grand Leuss 04:18	buy track

about

Arthur Donnot unveils his latest album, Apertura. Featuring seven tracks, it possesses a strong identity and includes a beautiful work of sound textures and atmospheres. The compositions are rich, dark, yet still keep a luminous touch. They are interpreted by a quartet of new-generation musicians active on the international jazz scene. Erwan Valazza’s aerial sound on the guitar is full of texture and resonance; Nathan Vandenbulcke shows his delicate and sensitive power on the drums; Jules Martinet has a deep anchored groove on the bass that’s always on point. Finally, Arthur Donnot’s quiet breath on the saxophone displays a warm sound that reminds one of inventive and organic singing. The whole is sublimated by the fine-tuned ear of Valentin Liechti, who realized the recording and mix of the album.

One can feel this musical entente through the remarkable coherence of the entire opus, where character differences between the pieces never alter the homogeneity of the whole. The album has a cloudy brilliance, a quiet spleen, and multiple influences: jazz tinged with indie- folk, as well as a constant anchoring to Arthur Donnot’s hip hop influences. Blake Mills and Mac Demarco sounds can also be heard in a few tracks, as well as some Gainsbourg tunes when the saxophonist grabs the microphone to sing on the last track – a beautiful and warm song reminiscent of a sweet summer evening. One would never want to reach the end of these powerful yet intimate seven stories. With Apertura, Arthur Donnot delivers inventive music of great finesse; it is an album of seven colors in which one must dive in eyes closed...

Words by Flora Ageron, translated from french by Lorraine Van Nijen.

credits

released June 27, 2022

Arthur Donnot - tenor sax, synth, vocals
Erwan Valazza - electric & folk guitar
Jules Martinet - upright and electric bass
Nathan Vandenbulcke - drums, percussions

Produced by Arthur Donnot
All tracks and lyrics are written by Arthur Donnot.
All tracks are arranged by Arthur Donnot.

Recorded by Valentin Liechti in october 2021, Crémines, Switzerland.
Mix by Valentin Liechti and mastering by Manuel Egger at Suburban Studio, Winterthur.

Artwork by Timothée Boubay.

Liner notes by Flora Ageron, trad by Lorraine Van Nijen.

Love and affection to La Maison Matrice, Erwan, Jules, Nathan, Valentin, Manu, Timothée, Flora, Thieus and all my people.

This album is dedicated to my mum, my love, and my doucette.

license

about

Arthur Donnot Switzerland

contact / help

Contact Arthur Donnot

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this album or account

If you like Arthur Donnot, you may also like:

Stress Killer
by Leon Phal

supported by 4 fans who also own “Apertura”

Some proper early ninja-tune vibes in this one! Blending some funky ingredients together, Leon Phal and his posse have cooked a blast of refreshing jazz/dnb music. Pedro La Cartouche
go to album
On Loving Earth
by OHMA

featured on Bandcamp Radio Apr 30, 2024
go to album
Out of Place
by Vestbo Trio

Knotty instrumental music from this Danish group boasting shades of jazz and post-rock. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 19, 2024
go to album
Eneidiau
by Burum

This swinging Welsh jazz combo packs each song with blissfully darting horn lines and simmering rhythms on their latest LP. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 23, 2022
go to album
Tura Lura
by Harrington, Gustin & Zahn

Warm and enveloping songs from Dave Harrington, Jeremy Gustin, and Spencer Zahn with the ache of post-rock and the hush of ambient music. Bandcamp New & Notable May 24, 2020
go to album
Migration Climate
by Gerald Bailey

featured on Bandcamp Radio Nov 7, 2023
go to album
Improvisations On An Apricot
by Aqueduct Ensemble

featured on Bandcamp Radio Apr 17, 2018
go to album