Foehn Trio – Highlines

Can you remember the last time you found an album you just couldn’t stop playing? For me that’s Highlines (2020), by the French trio Foehn Jazz. I’ve had it on repeat for the past four months and still haven’t tired of it. It’s a very elegant mix of melodies, instrumentation, and rhythm. It’s definitely much better than Elements, their latest release (2023), and even slightly better than Magnésie (2017), which is itself a terrific album. Check it out! If you’re curious where to begin, start with Camera Obscure (my favourite by far), La Barma, and Old Ocean.