The Laurent Maur – Dominique Vantomme Quartet是一支风格独特的国际化爵士乐团。他们以强大的阵容创造出一种既亲切又充满力量的独特声音。

他们的曲目以原创作品为主，穿插着对一些经典曲目的全新演绎。抒情的旋律、丰富的和声以及富有节奏感的律动构成了他们音乐的精髓。四重奏的演奏充满开放性和活力，从微妙的瞬间到激情的爆发，流畅地展现着他们的风格，始终吸引着观众。

自25年前在巴黎首次相遇以来，Laurent和Dmoninque一直是一对默契的音乐搭档。多年来，他们逐渐发展出建立在直觉和信任基础上的亲密友谊。在过去的十年里，Werner和Domenico的加入赋予了四重奏的最终形态：一支在精致的抒情与极具感染力的活力之间取得平衡的乐队，始终以共同创作音乐的乐趣为动力。

The Laurent Maur – Dominique Vantomme Quartet is an international and distinctive jazz ensemble. With its line-up, the group creates a unique sound that is both intimate and powerful.

Their repertoire consists mainly of original compositions, interspersed with a fresh take on a few standards. Lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and rhythmic grooves form the essence of their music. The quartet performs with an openness and energy that consistently captivates audiences, moving fluidly from subtle moments to fiery outbursts.

Since their first encounter in Paris 25 years ago, Laurent and Dominique have been a true musical tandem. Over the years, their dialogue has evolved into a close friendship built on intuition and trust. Over the past 10 years, they have been joined by Werner Lauscher and Domenico Verderame, giving the quartet its definitive form: a band that balances refined lyricism with infectious energy, always driven by the joy of making music together.

  

Laurent Maur (Chromatic and diatonic harmonica, DM48 MIDI harmonica)

杰出口琴演奏家Laurent Maur来自法国巴黎。在其青少年时期通过自学成为一名口琴演奏家，24岁时报名参加巴黎 C.I.M 爵士乐课程。

随后在波尔多及巴黎参与了CBB47（爵士大乐队）、Jacob de la Fuente（拉丁爵士八重奏）、Pierrot et les mal lunés（摇滚爪哇）和 Jazz à Padam（摇摆风笛）等多个风格的乐队。期间创作录制第一张专辑《Mano a Mano》。

2001年，31岁的他获得德国特罗辛根国际口琴比赛冠军。2004年，他加入法国知名爵士教育机构Didier Lockwood's Music Center，并在此与打击乐大师Orlando Poleo组成了拉丁爵士组合Afrovenezuelan Latin-Jazz Quintet，并频繁穿梭于欧洲各地的场地和音乐节。

2011-2015年，洛朗·莫尔生活在北京和首尔，除了爵士俱乐部和音乐厅的演出，同时积极发展他的主导项目和作曲。2015年，他创立了Youpi 4tet。

2016年，他与Rosenberg Trio为电影《姜戈》配乐。

2017年，录制现场专辑《La Dernière Danse》。

2017年8月，在波兰托伦国际口琴比赛中获得爵士组第一名。

2018年1月，携“Frères Migrants”组合为法国著名作家/编剧帕特里克·查莫索的剧目配乐，该剧于阿维尼翁戏剧节及欧洲其他重要场馆演出。

2018年4月，Youpi 4tet 发行专辑《Noman's Land》；5月，录制并拍摄新专辑《Chef Larry》。

2018年8-9月，携Youpi 4tet在中国巡演；11月，参与Emilie Calmé专辑《Flute Poesie》录制。

2019年5月，《Chef Larry》音乐会在法国电视频道MEZZO播出；8月，参与 Orlando Poleo最新专辑的录制，并参与Afrovenezuelan Latin-Jazz 5tet的演出。

2018年至2020年，Laurent与Emelie Calmé的组合Duologie大获成功，在法国和欧洲北部国家举办超过150场音乐会。2019年10月，Duologie获得“Young Audiences Music (YAM) Awards”决赛第二名，该奖项旨在表彰面向全球年轻观众的最佳音乐项目。

2020年暑期，Duologie参加巴黎ON/OFF城市音乐节，举办了20 场户外演出。2020年9月，Youpi 4tet第二张专辑《MOZAIC》发行。

2021年9月，在雅典参与Giourgos Kontrafouris Trio《Vin Doux》的录制。

2022年1月，与Emilie Calmé录制新专辑《Fantaisie Improbable pour Flutes et Harmonicas》，获得积极评价。

WINNER OF

International Harmonica Competition in Trossingen, Germany (2004)

International Harmonica Competition in Torun, Poland (2017)

“And the chromatic harmonica began to swing!”“Between his lips, the little instrument makes its way through styles as different as be-bop and Caribbean music. the waltz or the French song.”

- LJ Nicolaou, TELERAMA

 

Laurent Maur was born in Paris in 1970. He began his musical journey at the age of 18 as a self-taught musician, and by the time he turned 20, he was playing his harmonica in the corridors of the Parisian metro, earning a living for four years. At 24, he enrolled in a jazz program at C.I.M in Paris in 1994.

He then moved between Bordeaux and Paris, playing in various groups such as CBB47 (big band jazz), Jacob de la Fuente (Latin jazz octet), Pierrot et les mal lunés (rock java), and Jazz à Padam (swing musette). With the encouragement of Toots Thielemans and the collaboration of Do Harson (composer-arranger), he decided to create the album "Mano a Mano," surrounding himself with the trio of Francis Lockwood and a string quartet.

In 2001, he won the International Harmonica Competition in Trossingen, Germany. In 2004, he joined CMDL (Didier Lockwood's Music Center), where he met percussion master Orlando Poleo. They collaborated on the Afrovenezuelan Latin-jazz quintet, performing across Europe in various venues and festivals.

From 2011 to 2015, Laurent Maur lived in Asia (Beijing and Seoul), performing in jazz clubs and concert halls, developing his leadership and repertoire. In 2015, he founded the Youpi 4tet.

In 2016, he returned to Paris, engaging in collaborations with Parisian jazz musicians like Alain Jean-Marie, Gilles Naturel, and Samson Schmitt. In November 2016, he contributed to the soundtrack of the film Django with the Rosenberg trio.

In January 2017, he recorded his album "La Dernière Danse" live, releasing it in spring 2018 with Mario Canonge, Felipe Cabrera, and Pierre-Alain Tocanier. In August 2017, he secured the 1st place in the Jazz Category at the International Harmonica Competition in Torun, Poland.

In January 2018, he joined the project "Frères Migrants" with Felipe Cabrera, Isabelle Fruleux, and Patrick Chamoiseau, setting music to Chamoiseau's texts. The project was featured at the Avignon Festival and other notable venues.

In April 2018, the Youpi 4tet released the album "Noman's Land," and in May 2018, Laurent Maur recorded and filmed "Chef Larry" for a different playlist than his album.

From August to September 2018, he continued touring with the Youpi 4tet in China. In November 2018, he participated in Emilie Calmé's album "Flute Poesie."

In May 2019, the concert recording of "Chef Larry" was broadcast on MEZZO for four years. In August 2019, he contributed to Orlando Poleo's latest album and performed at Marciac with the Afrovenezuelan Latin-Jazz 5tet.

From September 2018 to March 2020, the Duologie project was highly successful, with over 150 concerts in France and Northern countries. In October 2019, Duologie was a finalist (2nd place) in the "YAM AWARDS", recognizing the best musical shows for young audiences worldwide.

In July and August 2020, Duologie performed 20 outdoor shows as part of the "Un été particulier, Festival ON/OFF in Paris" (City Hall of Paris). In August 2020, the Youpi 4tet played in Juan les Pins.

In September 2020, the second album of the Youpi 4tet, "MOZAIC," was released. In September 2021, Laurent Maur recorded "Vin Doux" in Athens with the Giourgos Kontrafouris Trio.

In January 2022, he recorded "Fantaisie Improbable pour Flutes et Harmonicas" in Duo with Emilie Calmé, and the album was released in May 2022, receiving positive reviews.

In September 2023, "Vin Doux" was released.

 

Dominique Vantomme (Piano)

Dominique Vantomme 是一位常驻比利时的钢琴家、键盘手、作曲家与制作人。最初以布鲁斯／爵士钢琴演奏起步，过去十年间，他活跃于流行、摇滚与爵士等多个音乐领域，与众多不同类型的音乐项目合作。

他曾以钢琴家、音乐总监及编曲者的身份参与录音与巡演，合作过的艺术家包括 Axelle Red、Ana Popovic、Hindi Zahra、Vaya Con Dios、Viktor Lazlo、Louisiana Red、Theresa Malenfant 以及 An Pierlé 等。

音乐与声音的创作始终贯穿着他的生活，这也促成了他与乐队 ROOT 以及 Mahieu-Vantomme Quartet 共同发行的多张专辑。

目前，Vantomme 在演出、录音与教学之间分配时间，同时担任音乐学院的爵士钢琴教师。

Dominique Vantomme is Belgium based pianist, keyboardist, composer and producer. Originally working as a blues/jazz pianist, he has spent the past 10 years playing with numerous acts in pop, rock and jazz. He has recorded and toured as a pianist, musical director and arranger for artists such as Axelle Red, Ana Popovic, Hindi Zahra, Vaya Con Dios, Viktor Lazlo, Louisiana Red, Theresa Malenfant, An Pierlé. Creating music and sound has always been a constant factor in his life, which has resulted in several records with his bands ROOT and Mahieu-Vantomme Quartet.

Vantomme divides his time between performing, recording and teaching jazz piano at the Conservatory in Kortrijk, Belgium.

 

Domenico Verderame (Drums)

Domenico Verderame 六岁开始学习打鼓。

这位意大利裔鼓手是比利时音乐界最为活跃的音乐人之一。四岁时，他便进入音乐学院学习音乐，并同时开始以录音室乐手的身份参与专业音乐工作。

他最初从摇滚与流行音乐入手。

17 岁时，他与爵士乐大师、萨克斯演奏家 Jacques Pelzer 合作，正式开启了自己的爵士音乐生涯。

此后，他与众多爵士音乐家合作录音或演出，其中包括 Toots Thielemans、Philip Catherine、Larry Schneider、Didier Lockwood、Rik Margitza、Peter King、Paolo Fresu、Bob Sheppard、John Ruocco、Rosario Giuliani、Marcia Maria、Deborah Brown、Tony Lakatos 等知名艺术家，以及更多音乐人。

Drummer of Italian origin, he is one of the most active musicians on the Belgian scene. At the age of four, he took lessons at the Academy of Music in Liège (Belgium) and simultaneously began working as a studio musician.

He started playing Rock & Pop Music.

At 17, he made his jazz debut with a master of the genre, saxophonist Jacques Pelzer.

He has recorded or performed with a large number of jazz musicians, the most famous of which are Toots Thielemans, Philip Catherine, Larry Schneider, Didier Lockwood, Rik Margitza, Peter King, Paolo Fresu, Bob Sheppard, John Ruocco, Rosario Giuliani, Marcia Maria, Deborah Brown, Tony Lakatos, and many others.

   

二十五年前，当 Laurent Maur与 Dominique Vantomme在巴黎初次相遇时，一种瞬间而特别的连接便由此诞生。两位音乐家各自拥有鲜明的声音与独立的音乐宇宙，却同样怀抱着对冒险的开放态度，以及对“超越纸面音符、讲述故事”的共同追求。

多年来，他们在世界各地同台演出、共同创作音乐，并逐渐打磨出一种只属于彼此、也只有他们完全理解的音乐语言。然而，始终缺少一样东西——一张能够真实记录这段长期合作的录音作品。直到现在。

在安特卫普的 Finster Studio，在录音师 Joris Callewaert 的专业聆听之下，他们决定迈出这一步。整张专辑仅用一天时间完成录制——这是一个有意识的选择，旨在保留演奏中的即兴性与强烈张力。没有无休止的修饰，没有妥协，只有当下瞬间最纯粹的能量。

在这一项目中，他们拥抱四重奏的力量，并邀请了两位志同道合的音乐伙伴加入：Werner Lauscher与 Domenico Verderame。四人共同组成的乐队，让声音、节奏与想象力自然融合，浑然一体。

专辑呈现出丰富多样的原创作品——由 Laurent、Dominique 与 Domenico 创作，既有抒情旋律，也有充满律动的爆发段落。此外，他们还选择了两首改编作品，在保留原作精神的同时，赋予其全新的形态与鲜明的个人印记。

最终呈现的是一张难以被简单归类的专辑：在自由度上接近爵士，在细腻与精准中带有古典气质，而最重要的，是它高度个人化的表达。每一首作品都呼吸着四位音乐家之间的友谊、信任，以及彼此深刻理解所孕育出的创作渴望。

这张专辑并非严格意义上的“首张作品”，而是对一段延续数十年的音乐友谊所做出的第一次真实、可触的见证。这是一种能够带领聆听者同行的音乐——走入亲密的瞬间、能量迸发的时刻，以及其间的一切。

Some musical encounters are so powerful that they last a lifetime.

When Laurent Maur (harmonica) and Dominique Vantomme (piano) first met in Paris twenty-five years ago, an instant and special connection was born. Two musicians with their own voices and universes, yet sharing the same openness to adventure and the same quest for a story that goes beyond notes on paper.

Over the years, they have shared stages across the world, written music together, and refined a language that only they fully speak. And yet, one thing remained absent: a recording that captured this long-standing collaboration. Until now.

At Finster Studio in Antwerp, under the expert ears of Joris Callewaert, they decided to take the leap. In just a single day, their first joint album was recorded – a deliberate choice to preserve the spontaneity and intensity of their playing. No endless polishing, no compromises: just the pure energy of the moment.

For this project, they embraced the power of the quartet and invited two musical soulmates: Werner Lauscher (double bass) and Domenico Verderame (drums). Together they form an ensemble where sound, rhythm, and imagination merge seamlessly.

The album offers a rich palette of original compositions – by Laurent, Dominique, and Domenico – ranging from lyrical melodies to rhythmic outbursts. On top of that, they chose two covers, which in their interpretation take on entirely new forms, respectful of their origins yet imbued with a fresh, personal signature.

The result is an album that resists categorization: jazzy in its freedom, classical in its finesse, and above all personal in its expression. Each track breathes the friendship, trust, and creative hunger of four musicians who know each other inside out.

This album is not a debut in the strict sense of the word, but rather the first tangible proof of a musical friendship that has been alive for decades. It is music that takes you along – into intimate moments, bursts of energy, and everything in between.

 

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