01 Nov

[ November 7th, 2025 release on Miel Music – Raphaël Pannier Quartet & Khadim Niang – Live in Saint Louis, Senegal ]

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Out November 7, 2025 on Miguel Zenón’s Miel Music, Live in Saint Louis, Senegal captures Pannier’s quartet with Yosvany Terry, Thomas Enhco and François Moutin sharing the stage with an eight-piece ensemble of West African sabar drummers. French drummer-composer Raphaël Pannier blends jazz and sabar in a historic collaboration with Senegalese master drummer Khadim Niang.

“[Pannier is] an imaginative colourist, and a master of textures whose light touch on the drum kit brings to mind the delicate brushstrokes of an impressionistic painter.” – Ed Enright, DownBeat

“Whether conversationally swinging [or] leading the band through mutable machinations… Pannier proves impressive. His technique is second to none, he feels music with both firmness and pliancy, and he shapes every arc—large or small—with dynamic intention(s).” – Dan Bilawsky, All About Jazz

04 May

[ May the 12th, 2022 release on Segell Microscopi label: Manel Fortià – Despertar ]

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“Despertar is a gorgeous declaration of emancipation from the assumptions that sometimes are erroneously made about Spanish jazz. This is fresh thinking and beautiful playing from a trio that is led by the extraordinary bassist Manel Fortià. His bass sound is huge and fluid and his bandmates are almost telepathic in their interaction with it. This is an incredible outing for a young bandleader and should firmly establish Manel as a voice to be heard for years to come.” – Grammy Award-winning pianist and composer Arturo O’Farrill

“Wonderful interaction and beautiful compositions are highlighted on this recording. I hear the influence of Spain throughout. This is a great trio which will be listened to by serious musicians and enjoyed.” – NEA Jazz Master, saxophonist and composer Dave Liebman

Barcelona-born bassist Manel Fortià bridges his Mediterranean and Spanish roots with the sounds of modern New York jazz on his trio album Despertar, available May 12, 2022 via Segell Microscopi/Altafonte Distribution.

07 Aug

[August 21st, 2020 release via French Paradox/L’Autre – Raphaël Pannier – Faune]

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release date: 21.08.2020 Via Paradox / L’Autre

4.5 stars: “This excellent album is the debut release of French drummer Raphaël Pannier. It might do well to remember that name…. flawless drumming and compositional skills…. [The album] is at once sophisticated and complex while presenting ideas that are just right for the moment. The Pannier originals sound like the work of a fully mature musician.” – Keith Black, Winnepeg Free Press