Out Now: “Les Moutons Noirs” by Pierre-Antoine Savoyat & Simon Groppe

Released on June 13, 2025, “Les Moutons Noirs” brings together Pierre-Antoine Savoyat and Simon Groppe in a duo that thrives on improvisation. They navigate moments of stillness and intensity, textures and silences, crafting a listening experience that is both precise and adventurous.

Drawing on influences such as Olivier Messiaen, Max Roach, Axel Dörner, John Cage, Erik Satie, Duke Ellington, and Pierre Boulez, the album strikes a balance between formal rigor and instinctive play, showcasing the depth of musical interaction and thought between the two performers.

Album Information:
Artist: Pierre-Antoine Savoyat & Simon Groppe
Title: Les Moutons Noirs
Label: Self-released / Bandcamp
Release Date: 13 June 2025
Format: Digital & CD (Bandcamp)
Genre: Improvised / Contemporary Jazz

Line-Up:
Pierre-Antoine Savoyat – trumpet, percussions, voice & objects
Simon Groppe – piano, percussions, voice & objects

Recording & Production:
Recorded by Augustin Pitrebois at Brasserie Illegal
Mixed by Théo Zipper
Mastered by Benoit Courribet