Antoine Cara

Website: www.antoinecara.com
Facebook: facebook.com/AntoineCaraMusic

Excellent Fusion album with great guest. Absolutely recommended!

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Press Release:
Antoine started to work on the Album ‘Status Quo’ mid May 2024. He composed and produced nine titles in the styles of Jazz Funk & Latin with a lot of brass section and lines and then sections for performers/guest to solo on it.  

The album features musicians Randy Brecker and Mike Stern Oz Noy, Nazim Kri, Yvonnick Prene are featured on some of the songs. Kevin Reveyrand plays bass part throughout the album. 

The idea was to create an album influenced by blues, disco, funk, Latin, jazz, and pop—all the music Antoine has always liked, both harmonically and rhythmically.

​GUESTS:

Legendary guitar player Mike Stern is featured on three songs, where he plays guitar solos. He added his distinct sound and virtuosity to the album. Meeting Mike Stern was a unique moment for me, as I used to listen to his music at an early age. It was a dream come true.

Grammy Award-winning musician Randy Brecker is featured on three songs, where he played trumpet and flugelhorn solos, reminding listeners of his sound and groove from his band, ‘The Brecker Brothers.’ Using a WahWah pedal and some delays, he created very funky and bluesy lines​

French virtuoso bass player Kevin Reveyrand played on the entire album, bringing his incredible sound and groove, as well as his experience as a recording producer. Kevin has already recorded and released four solo albums as a band leader.​

Guitar player Oz Noy, internationally recognized and influential in the jazz world, is featured on one song where he plays a guitar solo.​

French Algerian guitar phenomenon Nazim Kri is featured on one song where he plays a solo. He brings a unique sound to the song ‘Deja Vu,’ a soul/pop/jazzy tune.

​Established French harmonica player Yvonnick Prene is featured on two songs. Yvonnick is considered one of the leading voices on his instrument worldwide and has already released five albums as a leader.

​French saxophone player Yannick Soccal is featured on three songs. He brings his powerful and tasteful tenor saxophone sound, adding incredible energy to the music. 

​Amazing piano player Jerry Leonide is featured on two songs. Jerry has been touring with Christopher Cross and Frank Gambale. He performs Rhodes solos on “Wrong Turn” and “Let’s Play.”

​All these accomplished musicians from different parts of the globe and different career paths are gathered on this project to create the essence and vibe of ‘Status Quo,’ playing with their unique sounds.