Fervent (LJ09) is a deeply evocative statement from French double bassist and composer Arnault Cuisinier, whose quartet creates a musical world shaped by patience, imagination and collective expression. Joined by pianist Guillaume de Chassy, saxophonist and flautist Jean-Charles Richard, and drummer Fabrice Moreau, Cuisinier presents a suite of original compositions that unfold like a series of cinematic vignettes, rich in atmosphere, subtle colour and emotional resonance. Drawing inspiration from literature, film and visual art, the album balances chamber-jazz intimacy with lyrical improvisation, allowing each musician’s voice to contribute to a cohesive and highly personal narrative. Released in 2010, Fervent is a work of rare sensitivity and maturity, revealing a quartet whose understated interplay and poetic vision transform every piece into a compelling journey of discovery.

Track Listing

1. Grand-Fort-Philippe    
2. Ardent    
3. Célestin    
4. Akira    
5. Tao    
6. Jeu D'illusion    
7. Balthazar    
8. Elégie    
9. Patience    
10. No Brain No Pain    
11. Elégie 2    
12. Roublev