“Matthieu’s trio music is rich and empathetic and mature in its balance of dark and light, turbulence and flow, space and gesture, swing and breath. “Turn of Events” is a wonderful achievement by three musicians with beautiful personal sounds merging as one.” – Michaël Attias
“This music, in its compositions and playing, is a uniquely impressive, dynamic, forward looking, synthesis of straight-ahead and avant-garde.” – Daniel Carter
“The music is vibrant and bold, an amalgamation of traditional jazz sensibilities with fiery creative exploration.” – Ralph Alessi
“The trio sounds as if they’ve been playing with a lifetime of rapport. There is a willingness to be open in deciding between leading and following that shows a heightened group maturity and humility that serves the music. The music itself flows seamlessly and the way the trio plays the composed and free sections largely contributes to this. They also play in a way that fills out the sound in which the lack of a bass isn’t missed. The entire album leads like an adventure, and the listener is compelled to follow along and discover what comes next.” – Hermon Mehari
“Matthieu Mazué’s trio album “Turn of Events” is nothing short of scintillating. The music glows with a kaleidoscope of colors, born from a rich dialogue where composition and improvisation merge effortlessly. Virtuosity, while undeniably present, is never self-serving; it is always placed in the service of a narrative shaped by the trio’s mature and distinctive musical voices. This recording stands as both a revelation and a much-needed breath of fresh air in today’s jazz landscape—one too often weighed down by formulas and ego-driven displays. “Turn of Events” reaffirms the power of sincerity, imagination, and collective expression.” – Ohad Talmor
Matthieu Mazué – piano
Francisco Mela – drums
Diego Hedez – trumpet