Big Four, led by saxophonist Julien Soro, started as a quartet in 2009. Its uncommon line-up, with two wind instruments and two percussionists (saxophone/tuba and vibraphone/drums, all members of the large ensemble Ping Machine) reveals a fresh and unusual sound rarely exploited in such a small band context.

Over the time, Julien Soro’s compositions turn to a collective exploration where spontaneity and rythmic profusion are the core of its motion. Big Four’s musicians are looking for that space between will and spontaneity that allows movement to music. A kind of childish state where the act of playing is meaningful…

Their 4th recording, « Seven Years » live at « Le Triton », celebrates seven years of productive collaborations and collective musical explorations mixed with true moments of life. On this occasion, the four fellows are rejoined by talented trumpet player Quentin Ghomari, leader of Papanosh quintet and also a member of Ping Machine. He injects a new voice in this collaborative repertory fed by each of the musicians.