Grand Baton (band)
Grand Baton | |
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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 |
Associated acts | Lisa Fischer |
Website |
www |
Members |
JC Maillard Thierry Arpino Aidan Carroll[1] |
Grand Baton is an Afro-Caribbean, Progressive Rock and Jazz Fusion band based in New York, New York. The band was founded by composer, arranger, guitarist, pianist, singer, and songwriter Jean-Cristophe (JC) Maillard, a native of Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe.[2][3]
Background
Grand Baton, originally founded by Maillard in 2006, currently performs as a trio; and consists of band members JC Maillard on vocals, guitar, keyboards, and the SazBass, Thierry Arpino on drums and percussion, and Aidan Carroll on upright and electric bass.[4][5]
The band has released two studio albums. The first, Le Grand Baton, was released in 2007[6]; while the second, Carnal Carnival, was released in 2013.[7]
Collaboration and touring
In 2013, Grand Baton began their collaboration with vocalist Lisa Fischer[8]; and Maillard serves as the band's musical director[9] and arranger.[10] 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.[11][12][13][14]
Grand Baton and Fischer have also performed together at several Jazz Festivals including The Monterey Jazz Festival in 2014[15], The Newport Jazz Festival in 2015[16] and The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2017.[17]
Grand Baton and Lisa Fischer will collaborate 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 will be recreated from an orchestral perspective.[18]
Band members
Current members
As of 2014, the lineup of Grand Baton includes the following three members:
Current Members | ||
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Name | Instrument(s) | Role |
JC Maillard | Guitars, SazBass, Keyboards, Lead Vocals & Backing Vocals | Musical Director, Founder |
Thierry Arpino | Drums, Percussion / Cajón | Member |
Aidan Carroll | Bass Guitar, Bass, & Backing Vocals | Member |
Former contributors/members
The former members and/or contributors of Grand Baton include the following musicians[lower-alpha 1]:
Past Contributors | |
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Name | Instrument(s) |
Pascal Ray | 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 |
Discography
Title | Details |
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Le Grand Baton |
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Carnal Carnival |
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Notes
- ↑ The contributor/member listing is based on data compiled from the liner notes included in the booklet insert of each Grand Baton album.
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- 1 2 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.
- ↑ Andrew Gilbert (March 31, 2015). "Lisa Fischer loving life, career, after Stardom". The Marin Independent Journal. Retrieved December 11, 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). "Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton back for Halifax show". Metro News. 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.
- ↑ 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.
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