Circé Maud Paquis

• 1 Quand viendra le soir 04:31
• 2 Jardin Stellaire 04:01
• 3 Pléiades 02:21
• 4 Goéland 04:11
• 5 En temps et en heure 04:11
• 6 Ode aux Sorcières 05:25
• 7 Problème corps-esprit 03:11
• 8 Galatée 04:22
• 9 Derrière mon piano 03:53
• 10 Popea 03:48
• 11 Insomnie 04:01
• Total Runtime 43:55

Info for Circé

Stories of seagulls, witches and the creation of the universe: pianist, singer and composer Maud Paquis is a voice that takes jazz into unexplored realms where legends and magic merge. With her quintet, she presents her new album Circé. Inspired by the myth of Pygmalion, the persecution of witches, the creation of the universe and the mysterious flight of seagulls, she invites us on a journey between reality and hidden dreams.

In addition to winning the Audience Award of the ZKB Jazz Prize 2024 at Moods, Maud Paquis has also performed on many important jazz stages in Switzerland, including the Cully Jazz Festival, the Montreux Jazz Festival, the Festival da Jazz in St. Moritz and the Langnau Jazz Nights. He has also performed on renowned pop stages such as Les Docks, Fri-Son, Balélec and a concert at La Première.

Maud Paquis' musical career began in 2020, a year characterised by a lockdown that was conducive to creativity. The young Franco-Swiss musician took to the stage for the first time during the Proxima project at the prestigious ‘Les Docks’ concert hall in Lausanne. This experience led to her first EP ‘Morphée’, whose compositions are at the intersection of jazz, pop and chanson and are increasingly appealing to a wider audience.

In September 2022, Maud Paquis felt an increasing attraction to jazz and founded the ‘Maud Paquis Quintet’. In this formation, she is accompanied by Samuel Goupil on drums, Lennart Schandl on electric bass, Robert Soltermann on tenor saxophone and Maurice Ruf on guitar. The four musicians met during their jazz studies at the EJMA in Lausanne and the HKB in Bern.

Inspired by artists such as Camille Bertault, Michel Legrand and Cecile McLorin Salvant, Maud Paquis is now firmly rooted in the tradition of French-language jazz, which she interprets in new ways and explores the many nuances of this musical genre.

Maud Paquis, piano, vocals
Maurice Ruf, guitar
Robert Solterman, tenor saxophone
Lennart Schandl, electric bass
Samuel Goupil, drums

Maud Paquis
musical ascent took off in 2020, a year marked by a lockdown that fostered creativity. It was during the Proxima project, held at the prestigious “Les Docks” concert hall in Lausanne, that the young Franco-Swiss musician made her debut on stage. From this experience, her first EP, “Morphée,” was born, featuring compositions at the intersection of jazz, pop, and French chanson, which captivated an ever-growing audience.

In September 2022, Maud Paquis felt an increasingly strong pull towards jazz and subsequently created the “Maud Paquis Quintet” ,a band where she is joined by Samuel Goupil on drums, Lennart Schandl on electric bass, Robert Soltermann on tenor saxophone, and Maurice Ruf on guitar. The four musicians met during their jazz studies at EJMA in Lausanne or HKB in Bern.

Inspired by artists such as Camille Bertault, Michel Legrand, and Cecile McLorin Salvant, Maud Paquis is now firmly rooted in the Francophone jazz tradition, bringing a fresh approach that explores the many nuances of this musical genre.

Winner of the audience award at the ZKB Jazz Prize at Moods (Zürich), Maud Paquis has already performed on many of the major stages of the Swiss jazz scene, including the Cully Jazz Festival, the Montreux Jazz Festival, the Festival da Jazz in St. Moritz, and the Langnau Jazz Nights. In addition to these, she has made appearances on well-known pop stages such as Les Docks, Fri-Son, Balélec, and in concert on La 1ère.

Maud Paquis has completed the recording of her debut album “Circé,” which she entirely wrote, composed, arranged, and produced. It will feature 11 original tracks and is set for release in February 2025.

This album contains no booklet.