Makoto Ozone and TRiNFiNiTY with Émile Parisien in Nanterre

Makoto Ozone moves from solo piano to trio and invites saxophonist Émile Parisien to share this musical encounter. Improvisation connects jazz with the classical repertoire, before he reunites with TRiNFiNiTY.

The Japanese pianist, who has worked with Gary Burton and Chick Corea, among others, founded this trio in 2023 with bassist Shimpei Ogawa and drummer Kunito Kitai. Both musicians are part of From OZONE till Dawn, a project devised by Ozone and Misuzu Kanno to support a new generation of performers. The group released its debut album in 2024, followed by For Someone in 2026.

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This second album was recorded in Germany after the group’s European tour. It provides a context for the meeting between the pianist’s musical journey and those of his fellow musicians, through original compositions and ensemble playing.

The presence of Émile Parisien adds a soprano saxophone voice to this piano, double bass and drums ensemble. The invitation makes the exchange between the musicians the concert’s guiding thread across the different lineups announced. It also extends a local history: Ozone has already performed several times for audiences at the Centre d’accueil et de soins hospitaliers de Nanterre.

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