Eric Goubert is a composer, an arranger and a performer. Some people see him as an acrobatic experienced musician, some others as a completely crazy one. His music is demanding, complex and referenced, but never without a bit of humour. It finds its strength in its immediate and easy-listening approach. Do not try and understand or analyse it otherwise you might just find yourself in a formidable labyrinth. Instead, close your eyes, lie down or let your body move randomly. You are now entering a non-secured sound zone and you will lose all your points of reference. No control protocol has been put in place. The journey will be initiatory and Eric will take care of everything.
Éric Hurpeau
Guitars
EH is a complete and open jazz guitarist. Thanks to both his background and experience he is an excellent reader. He is also very much inspired when it comes to improvised music. He shows unstinting rigour which gives a robust framework to the band. At the same time both his mind and sound can be very rock: angels and demons come out of his guitar.
Seen and heard in : Les Mille Cris Panique Guarana Blue Big Band
On his way : Géraldine Keller François Merville Michael Kamen François Jeanneau Médéric Collignon
Stéphane Monbel
Bass and Voice
SM and EG feature a long, artistic and friendly story. They have been sharing their music within rock, jazz or free improvisation bands for over twenty years. SM is a musician with both a strong physical and artistic presence. His great rock and funk culture has been essential in the creation of Eg5.
Seen and heard in : ParaZik MatiK Stereostar Sixty-Nine Farkenaz
On his way : Caroline Crozat Jo Cimati Jean-Michel Albertucci Jean-Pascal Boffo
Florian Valloo
Clarinettes, Saxo alto
FV is an impressive versatile musician. After a classical training, he quickly turned his attention to other artistic horizons- with a preference for Balkan music- which made him a musician with a rich soul. He masters the Eg5 aesthetics perfectly and is the ideal partner. He is reliable and we can always count on him.
Seen and heard in : Ebony-5t Flying Orkestar La Fanfare Couche-Tard Farkenaz
On his way : Louis Sclavis Prestigious openings… (Ben l'Oncle Soul, Emir Kusturica, Queen of the Stone Aged, Foals)
Charlie Davot
Drums
CD is the magma of the band. While he is warm and concentrated during rehearsals, he explodes when on stage: all the strength of the experience he has acquired within rock, pop, jazz, electro, song, improvisation, World music, Art music projects comes out. The long list reveals his infinite skills and passion for Music. Plus, despite the fact that he is a well-known artist, he stays close to everyone and spreads a high sense of altruism within Eg5.
Seen and heard in : So Purple (Médéric Collignon, Paul Brousseau) Cascadeur Jus de bocse TH8 United Colors of Sodom Gradus ad musicam
On his way : Steve Lacy Claude Tchamitchan Tom Cora Jean-Luc Capozzo