For twenty years, Nicolas Masson and his accomplices Colin Vallon, Patrice Moret and Lionel Friedli have woven a unique musical relationship. Their new opus 'Renaissance', successor to 'Traveler', is distinguished by original compositions by the saxophonist and a vibrant collective improvisation, placing lyricism at the heart of the work.The album explores a rich and contrasting palette, ranging from the free and expressive "Tremolo" or the atmospheric "Tumbleweeds" to more cerebral pieces like 'Renaissance'.