Lento
Lento combines the lyrical soprano saxophone of Gilles Barikosky with the electric guitar textures of Nicolas Torracinta, between jazz and airy pop.
Le Son de la Terre (Paris 5th)
About
Lento is an instrumental music project that began in 2021. It was born from a collaboration between saxophonist Gilles Barikosky and guitarist Nicolas Torracinta. Its roots lie in improvised music, jazz, and Latin music.
It is from this foundation of shared influences that the project draws its inspiration, bringing together original compositions and co-arrangements.
You can hear the enveloping timbre of a soprano saxophone that prioritizes lyricism and melody, reminiscent of the human voice, accompanied by an electric guitar blending colors inspired by both jazz and sound textures drawn from airy Anglo-Saxon pop.
At the base of this adventure is a common repertoire of jazz standards that the two musicians have approached while performing on many occasions between Corsica and Paris since 2014. It was through seeking refined and personal arrangements that a sound and aesthetic emerged over time. Next came the first compositions fixed on demos, and with that, the idea of creating a new project to bring them to life.
Subsequently, they invited drummer Clément Brajtman and double bassist Fabricio Nicolas to join them for an initial work session in April 2023, which convinced them to keep this lineup, offering more scale and color to the project's rhythm section.
The path continues with a first concert in August 2023 and work preparing for the recording of an album. Release on February 6, 2026!
Gilles Barikosky soprano sax and compositions
Nico Torracinta guitar and compositions
Fabricio Nicolas Double bass
Clément Brajtman drums
Our take on this event
Immerse yourself in the soulful conversation between a melodic soprano sax and ethereal electric guitar textures. This quartet breathes new life into jazz roots, crafting a polished and intimate soundscape perfect for a night out in the city.
On Wednesday, January 20, 2027, the instrumental project Lento performs at Le Son de la Terre. Founded by saxophonist Gilles Barikosky and guitarist Nicolas Torracinta, the group blends jazz, Latin influences, and improvisation into a unique repertoire of original compositions. Supported by drummer Clément Brajtman and double bassist Fabricio Nicolas, the quartet offers a melodic and atmospheric performance shaped by years of musical partnership. This paid concert takes place in the 5th arrondissement from 20:00 to 22:00, with tickets priced at 25 euros. Experience this refined sonic exploration in the heart of Paris.
Lento takes the stage at Le Son de la Terre on January 20, 2027. The project is rooted in the long-standing collaboration between saxophonist Gilles Barikosky and guitarist Nicolas Torracinta, who have been developing their sound together between Corsica and Paris since 2014. Their music focuses on lyrical soprano saxophone lines paired with electric guitar textures that draw inspiration from both jazz and ethereal pop, resulting in a distinct, minimalist aesthetic.
In April 2023, the duo expanded their sound by inviting bassist Fabricio Nicolas and drummer Clément Brajtman to join the ensemble. This quartet formation provides a richer rhythmic foundation for their original compositions and co-arrangements. Following their first concert in August 2023 and the release of their album in February 2026, the band brings this mature repertoire to the stage for a two-hour set.
The event is scheduled from 20:00 to 22:00 at 2 Port de Montebello, Paris 05. Admission is 25 euros.
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