Lento – Entre jazz et pop aérienne

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 soil of shared influences that the project draws its inspiration, bringing together original compositions and co-arrangements.

One hears the enveloping timbre of a soprano saxophone prioritizing lyricism and melody, reminiscent of the human voice, accompanied by an electric guitar blending colors inspired by both jazz and ethereal Anglo-Saxon pop sound textures.

At the core of this adventure is a shared repertoire of jazz standards that the two musicians approached while performing together on numerous occasions between Corsica and Paris since 2014. By seeking refined and personal arrangements, a sound and aesthetic emerged over time. Next came the first compositions recorded on demos, bringing 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 a first working session in April 2023, which convinced them to keep this lineup offering more scope and color to the project's rhythm section.

The journey continued with a first concert in August 2023 and preparatory work for an album recording. Released on February 6, 2026!

Gilles Barikosky: soprano sax and compositions

Nico Torracinta: guitar and compositions

Fabricio Nicolas: double bass

Clément Brajtman: drums