Cedric Hanriot | "Time Is Color Vol. 2"

Parisian Multi-Instrumentalist, Composer and Producer Cédric Hanriot Returns With Time Is Color Vol. 2

The Vital and Ground-Breaking New Album Features Talented Guests Erik Truffaz, Soweto Kinch, Tony Moreau, JSWISS, Braxton Cook, Arthur H and Cyrielle Clair

Available January 31, 2025 via Morphosis Arts

“The music material and the approach of your album Time is Color are groundbreaking. — Herbie Hancock

“Cédric is one of the most talented musicians I know. His wide range of abilities from playing to arranging and sound design, makes him a triple threat.”

—Terri Lyne Carrington

Time is Color Vol. 2 is the new body of work from the versatile polymath Cédric Hanriot. A key contributor to multiple GRAMMY-winning projects, collaborating with luminaries such as Herbie Hancock, Robert Glasper and Terri Lyne Carrington to name just a few, Hanriot has developed a reputation as an in-demand pianist, sound designer, composer and arranger, drafted in to provide unique enhancements to a truly diverse range of successful musical projects.

Now with Time is Color Vol.2, he presents his artistry in its most sincere form: an evolution from his original Time Is Color project released in 2022, which received universal praise, even ending up on former US President Barack Obama’s infamous summer Spotify playlist that year.

The roots of Hanriot’s new work flourish within the modern jazz idiom. Tracks on the album such as “Comforting Glow” carry echoes of Bill Evans, while other songs embrace hip-hop, funk, soul and electronica. “A Luminous World Part 2” is a high-impact number featuring US vocalist Tony Moreau, while “Ego Chase” features head-nod verses from renowned UK saxophonist and rapper Soweto Kinch.

Further wordplay is contributed by American MC’s JSWISS and Charles X, while saxophonist and singer Braxton Cook adds some sweet soul vibes to proceedings. More magic is created on “La Source” and “La Barque Du Temps” via French narrations from Arthur H and Cyrielle Clair, while Swiss trumpeter Erik Truffaz (Blue Note), provides a great top line on “A Luminous World Part 1.” With outstanding contributions from each special guest, not to mention excellent performances from Hanriot’s core trio of Bertrand Beruard on bass and Antonin Violot on drums, the album is woven together by Hanriot’s phenomenal ability on piano, Fender Rhodes and analog synths.

“In recent years, I have explored my spirituality in greater depth, thanks to numerous encounters, books, happy and unhappy experiences but also reflections,” Hanriot says. “For some time now, quantum physics has been shedding scientific light on some of life’s mystical phenomena. My belief is that quantum physics and spirituality are not antagonistic in nature, but rather speak of the same thing, a synchronized tautology of sorts, thus it became a critical catalyst for this album. We are Energy, Music is Energy and Life is magic!

“This album is dedicated to all the people who have enlightened me and continue to enlighten me on my spiritual path. I hope the music and vibrations on this album will resonate and bring you the best energies.”

Time is Color Vol.2 traverses many different paths, venturing into to unexplored territory and undoubtedly placing Hanriot in position as one of the most exciting and talented musicians working around the world today. The proof is in the listening.