Uncompromised, by Michel Berthiaume Quartet

Uncompromised

by Michel Berthiaume Quartet

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1.	Uncooperative 06:10	buy track
2.	180 05:21	buy track
3.	Cynical Buddhist 06:56	buy track
4.	Randomiser 06:47	buy track
5.	Evidence 06:29	buy track
6.	Sambain't 07:05	buy track
7.	Shifting Moods 05:56	buy track

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Uncompromised

So far, when I compose I do it without any commercial considerations for better or for worse! Hopefully, if I can write some music I can enjoy from an honest place, somebody else will...

I'm driven by the pleasure I get working out a musical idea as best as l can. That certainly was the starting point of this album. I got a kick out of experimenting with dissonance, randomness, and rhythm...to create a new vocabulary for my myself. Parallel to that, I thought of different contexts I wanted to play in...then the music took shape...

I'm happy this album expresses some strong emotions I wanted an outlet for. I wanted the music to hit a certain way and I think does. Also, I'm happy that the music isn't locked to any particular genre (to me) and reflects my eclectic musical tastes while still having a identifiable sound and unity. I'm also critical of many things but I won't bore you!

Thanks to Jenny Berthiaume for your support and encouragement. It's not easy being with a drummer and a musician!

Thanks to Gentiane, Levi and Evan for their encouragements, hard work and inspiring playing. Also thanks to Solon, Rhyspan, Sebastian, Olivier and anyone who helped to shape this music by reading it at a session or simply caring. Thanks to George for Engineering, Mixing and Mastering.

Thanks to John Hollenbeck for always being blunt and honest. A rare and brave trait that I cherish. You are a source of inspiration.

Thanks to YOU for listening. Seriously! (I don't think this is easy music and I'm grateful for those who are interested.)

Hope you enjoy

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released March 29, 2019

Michel Berthiaume-drums compositions Gentiane MG-piano
Levi Dover- Double bass
Evan Shay-Alto sax

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Michel Berthiaume Quartet Montreal, Québec

Michel Berthiaume has a master’s degree in jazz performance from
McGill University and has completed his training through private studies with John Riley and John Hollenbeck. He has released two albums as a leader featuring original compositions. departure (XXI-21 productions) and recently Uncompromised (Independent). ... more