Grand Baton (band)
Grand Baton is an Afro-Caribbean, progressive rock and jazz fusion band based in New York City. The band was founded by the composer, arranger, guitarist, pianist, singer and songwriter Jean-Cristophe (JC) Maillard, a native of Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe.[2][3]
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JC Maillard of Grand Baton performing at Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, September 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | New York City, United States |
| Genres | Progressive rock, Afro-Caribbean music, electronic rock, jazz fusion |
| Years active | 2006 - Present |
| Labels | Self Published |
| Members | JC Maillard Thierry Arpino Aidan Carroll[1] |
| Website | www |
Background edit
Grand Baton, founded by Maillard in 2006, currently[when?] performs as a trio and consists of Maillard on vocals, guitar, keyboards and the SazBass, Thierry Arpino on drums and percussion, and Aidan Carroll on upright and electric bass.[4]
The band has released two studio albums. Le Grand Baton was released in 2007[5] and Carnal Carnival in 2013.[6]
Collaboration and touring edit
In 2013, Grand Baton began its collaboration with the vocalist Lisa Fischer[3] and Maillard serves as the band's musical director[7] and arranger.[8] Since beginning their tour in 2014, The Ms. Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton Tour has performed in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.[9]
Grand Baton and Fischer have also performed together at several jazz festivals including The Monterey Jazz Festival in 2014,[10] The Newport Jazz Festival in 2015[11] and The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2017.[12]
Grand Baton and Fischer collaborated with The Seattle Symphony in February 2018 for the musical program Just A Kiss Away in which rock and roll anthems including The Rolling Stone's "Gimme Shelter" and Led Zeppelin's "Rock and Roll" were recreated from an orchestral perspective.[13]
Band members edit
2014 members edit
In 2014, the line-up of Grand Baton was:
| Members | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Instrument(s) | Role |
| JC Maillard | Guitars, sazbass, keyboards, lead vocals, backing vocals | Music director, founder |
| Thierry Arpino | Drums, percussion, cajón | Member |
| Aidan Carroll | Bass guitar, double bass, backing vocals | Member |
Former contributors/members edit
The former members and/or contributors of Grand Baton include the following musicians:[14]
| Past contributors | |
|---|---|
| Name | Instrument(s) |
| Pascal Rey | Drums |
| Stéphane Huchard | Drums |
| Arno Dolmen | Drums, ka drums |
| Philippe Makaïa | Ka drums |
| Didier Juste | Ka drums |
| Sonny Troupe | Ka drums |
| Olivier Juste | Ka drums |
| Obanilu Allende | Percussion |
| Gilmar Gomes | Percussion |
| Etienne Mbappe | Bass guitar |
| Linley Marthe | Bass guitar |
| Fabrice Fanfant | Bass guitar |
| Alexis Hadefi | Bass guitar |
Discography edit
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Le Grand Baton |
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| Carnal Carnival |
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Notes edit
References edit
- ^ Carol Banks Weber (June 6, 2016). "Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton: Breath of fresh air for near-capacity Jazz Alley". AXS. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
- ^ Christophe Jenny (November 1, 2007). "Jean-Christophe Maillard – guitare". le Bananier bleu - Musiques Jazz Afro-Caribéennes. Retrieved January 11, 2017.
- ^ a b Andrew Gilbert (March 31, 2015). "Lisa Fischer loving life, career, after Stardom". The Marin Independent Journal. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
- ^ Charisse Van Horn (April 5, 2016). "Grammy winner Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton play Washington, D.C., Howard Theatre". AXS. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
- Kristine Walton (March 12, 2016). "Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton at Thalia Hall in Chicago, IL on 05-Mar-2016". National Rock Review. Retrieved January 12, 2017. - ^ Michael Popke (July 22, 2008). "Le Grand Baton Review". Sea Of Tranquility. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
- ^ a b Andrei Cherascu (March 29, 2015). "Grand Baton's Carnal Carnival – the timeless allegorical spirit of the carnival and the streamlined vibrations of modern electronic music". The Music and Myth. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
- ^ Kristine Walton (September 8, 2016). "Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton at the City Winery in Chicago, IL". National Rock Review. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
- ^ Laura Horley (February 11, 2016). "Zero Feet from Stardom: Lisa Fischer". Tuscan Weekly. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
- ^ Charisse Van Horn (March 28, 2016). "Rolling Stones Play Cuba While Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton Announce New Tour Dates". INQUISITR. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
- Yvette d'Entremont (October 20, 2016). . Metro News. Archived from the original on November 7, 2017. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
- Patrick McDonald (June 19, 2016). "Adelaide Cabaret Festival 2016 review: Ms Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton". The Advertiser. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
- Bill Brownstein (October 26, 2016). "Lisa Fischer raises her voice at Maison symphonique". The Montreal Gazette. Retrieved December 11, 2016. - ^ Walter Atkins (September 20, 2014). "A Day at The Monterey Jazz Festival 2014". BAM Magazine. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
- ^ Carolyn McClair (January 30, 2015). "Newport Jazz Festival Adds Jack DeJohnette: Made in Chicago and Ms. Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton to 2015 Lineup". All About Jazz. Retrieved August 9, 2017.
- ^ "Stevie Wonder, Tom Petty, Dave Matthews To Headline 2017 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival". Biz New Orleans. January 27, 2017. Retrieved January 29, 2017.
- ^ Dave Segal, Kim Selling, Rich Smith (December 6, 2017). "The Best Classical Music & Opera in Seattle: Winter 2017/2018". The Stranger. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ The contributor/member listing is compiled from the liner notes included in the booklet insert of each Grand Baton album.
- ^ Carlos Vaz (June 23, 2008). "Le Grand Baton Review". Progressive Rock & Progressive Metal. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
- Lior Stein (April 6, 2008). "Le Grand Baton Review Independent". Metal Express Radio. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
External links edit
- Official website
- Album overview