Eyevin Trio
Québecois outfit Eyevin Trio is drummer Ivan Bamford's loving homage to composer and saxophonist Thomas Chapin, a vital contributor to the American avant-jazz ecosystem whose vision was cut short by his untimely death from leukemia. The group — featuring bassist Stéphane Diamantakiou and reedsman Aurelien Tomasi explores Chapin's rich repertoire alongside original compositions, animating them in spirit and through Chapin's own saxophone. In October 2019, they were awarded the Prix François Marcaurelle for best concert at 20th edition of the OFF Festival de Jazz de Montréal.