Led by Franco‑Algerian trumpeter Shems Bendali, this quintet blends Maghreb and Middle Eastern motifs with contemporary jazz, unfolding a retro‑futuristic soundworld drawn from science fiction and graphic novels. The ensemble—Shems Bendali (trumpet), Arthur Donnot (saxophone), Andrew Audiger (piano & keys), Yves Marcotte (double bass) and Nathan Vandenbulcke (drums)—crafts evocative, contemplative soundscapes where memory, imagination and heritage converge. Acoustic textures meet modern timbres, creating intimate, cinematic atmospheres that invite reflection.
