“A visionary composer, an extraordinary jazz pianist.” National Public Radio (npr)

I always associate visuals with music - and music with visuals, says New York based, french-born pianist and composer, Romain Collin. From the very first note on Press Enter, his music creates evocative moving pictures which cast a spell on the listener. Vivid musical storytelling is at the core of Collin's vision. His compositions, built around powerful melodic themes, fascinate with their far-reaching dynamic and emotional range. Alongside drummer Kendrick Scott and bassist Luques Curtis, Collin's music moves seamlessly between dramatic crescendos and subtle ensemble interplay, whilst all at once creating striking imagery for the listeners. Press Enter merges Collin's influences into one cohesive and unique artistic vision; blending contemporary and traditional American jazz with European classical music and film scoring, framed within a modern production sensibility. The album title is indicative of Romain Collin's singularity of vision and uncompromised dedication to his path, qualities exemplified by the great Wayne Shorter. Collin remembers 'While I was in India with Wayne, we had a discussion about having big plans - in life, or in music - but oftentimes not really acting upon them. Wayne then paused, and said to me 'PRESS ENTER!'. Then he left...but that stayed with me.'

Track Listing

• 99
• Clockwork
• Raw, Scorched and Untethered
• Holocene
• The Kids
• Webs
• San Luis Obispo
• Event Horizon
• The Line (Dividing Good and Evil Cuts Through the Heart of Every Human Being)
• 'Round About Midnight

Additional Details

Label: Act Music

Genre: Jazz

Run Time: 50 mins

Release Date: 04/24/15

UPC: 614427958327