News:
22-12-2007:
The French jazz trio led by guitarist Cyril Achard see the release of their new CD/DVD double pack “Trace” on January 27th 2008 through Lion Music. The CD side of the pack sees the trio in acoustic guise whilst the DVD has some electric moments.
On the release Cyril Achard comments,
“My goal was to make a live recording with less takes as possible, we recorded the audio CD just by playing each song two times maximum and no overdubs were done. I wanted something very fresh and natural. I also wanted to have a “Trace” of this band I’ve been playing with for long time. It’s more about interaction between musicians than my previous works, there is more freedom, the themes are shorter maybe easier for the audience and it’s a very accessible listen”. On how the trio works together Cyril states, “I write the melody, the chords, and think about the basic arrangements, they bring their personality, their great playing, it affects the aesthetic of the songs”.
CYRIL’S TRACK BY TRACK ANALYSIS
CD side :
L’ inexistence: Modern Jazz Acoustic tune, very minor and dark melody.
Arabesque: Modern Jazz acoustic song, with an Arabian-Spanish mood.
Aguas Marinhas: A bossa written by a non-Brazilian guy ! The drum is played with the hands, it gives a percussion sound to it, the melody is nice and easy. The solo parts are written on modal chords changes.
Un Songe: Is the kind of acoustic ballad you like to hear with the eyes closed. Lot of sections, different themes, and long improvisations too.
La Javanaise: Personal arrangement and big re-harmonisation of the chord over the original melody, I love Serge Gainsbourgh and all his work.
DVD side :
You find live version of Aguas MArinhas and l’Inexistence. Plus two personal arrangements on Miles Davis “Solar” and Joe Henderson “Inner urge”, both electric. Then a personal fusion composition, “Dissidence” played electric too.
tour dates:
19 Jan 2008 Cyril Achard Trio, Point de Bascule, 108 rue Breteuil - Marseille
29 March 2008 Master Class et Concert Solo à RYTHM & GROOVE - LIBOURNE
31 March 08 Master Class concert solo CIAM sur Bordeaux
02 April 2008 Master Class et Concert solo à Tempo Musik sur Rennes. Ouvert à tous, renseignements au 02 99 31 99 04.
05 April 2008 Master et concert Solo à Strasbourg
12 April 2008 Master class et concert Solo à Planet Groove (Monfavet-84) info à : http://planetegroove.com
07 July 2008 Stage guitare jazz et concert solo du 07 and 10 July 2008 at the Chateau de Monteton.
Extract from Trace "L'Inexistence"
Extract from Trace DVD "Solar"
17-09-2006:
Cyril Achard has some date for master classes and band work:
Nov 18 2006 Franc Pinot ( Paris ) - Trio
Oct 31 2006 Detmold (Allemagne) ( www.jazzinlippe.de ) ( Quartet)
Oct 30 2006 Caf Conc' - Ensisheim ( www.cafconc-ensisheim.com ) (Quartet)
Oct 28 2006 Festival Guitare Mosaique à Strasbourg ( Quartet)
Oct 27 2006 Musiques et Concepts (Strasbourg) - Master class / concert en Quartet.
Oct 26 2006 Bleu Note à Nancy ( Quartet)
Oct 25 2006 Tourcoing (EF2M) - Master class / concert en Quartet.
Oct 23 2006 CIAM Bordeaux - Master class / concert en Quartet.
Oct 12 2006 Ache de Cuba Marseille - Quartet
16-11-2005:
Cyril has a number of concerts as an electric and Acoustic Trio:
- 8 December 2005 au Sabot Saint Germain ( Rue du Sabot, Paris 6eme)
- 21 january 2006 au Château des Creissauds (Aubagne 13)
- 15 April 2006 à la Station Mir (Pezenas)
Cyril Achard's name appears a number of times on truthinshredding already. Cyril was born in France. He started playing guitar at the age of 12. Later, as he progressed he attend a jazz guitar School for 7 years.
He played in a number of French progressive bands: Atoll Sud,Arrakeen. Then in 1992 he won a rock competition and decide to record his first instrumental.
He was hired to instruct at the National Guitar School Ibanez in Marseille.
In 1997 he released his first solo album "Confusion", which led to a contact with Peavey Guitars and Amps. This enabled him to play some music shows with: Tony MacAlpine, Robin di Magio, Neil Zaza, Patrick Rondat, Ron Thal...
He has recorded an instructional video called "Le phrase out".
Check out sound samples from a selection of his CD's
Check out his web site for a more complete bio, discography and video
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