Plume • Flying High

Plume is one of those musicians whose quietness contrasts with the obvious talent. As an alto saxophonist among the most impressive of his generation in Europe, he forges a rare path, as demanding as it is remarkable. A former contemporary of Walter Smith III, Christian Scott, and Ambrose Akinmusire at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston—each of them highly praise him—he regularly performs alongside musicians such as Grégory Hutchinson or Joe Sanders.

During his New York years, he shared the stage with, among others, Mulgrew Miller, Roy Hargrove, Logan Richardson, Benny Green, and Justin Faulkner—just to name a small part of an already impressive journey. Well known on the Paris scene, regularly called upon to accompany the greatest American musicians on their European tours, he has established himself as one of those artists whom musicians admire as much as the public does.

We still remember his memorable guest appearance at Toots last July, as a last-minute guest. He returns today with his quartet to present his music: a inspired universe, propelled by a high-caliber rhythm section, crafted to support his soaring lines and striking solos.

An indispensable musician.