Lazuli

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Lazuli
Lazuli at Baja Prog in Mexicali, Mexico, March 2007
Lazuli at Baja Prog
in Mexicali, Mexico, March 2007
Background information
OriginSouthern France
GenresProgressive rock,
world music, electro
Years active1998–present
Labels
Websitewww.lazuli-music.com
Members



Past membersGédéric Byar
Sylvain Bayol
Frédéric Juan
Yohan Simeon

Lazuli are a French progressive rock band, formed in Southern France in 1998 by Claude and Dominique Leonetti.[1]

History[]

After their formation in 1998, their first album, the self-titled Lazuli, was released in 1999 and struggled in popularity. However, over many years the band have changed and refined their sound finding increased popularity and appreciation.

Their second album, Amnésie, in 2004, helped Lazuli to sign with the Night & Day distribution group.

On 2 and 3 July 2005, Lazuli attended the Montreux Jazz Festival and received an award for "Under the sky".

Key dates[]

Musical style[]

Lazuli combine progressive rock with world and electro music. Besides guitar, keyboards and drums the band plays also , vibraphone and horn; until 2009, split chapman stick, marimba and warr guitar were used as well.

Claude Leonetti invented and plays the léode, because he cannot use his left arm after a motorcycle accident.

Their lyrics are entirely in French.

Band members[]

Discography[]

Studio albums
  • Lazuli (1999)
  • Amnésie (2004)
  • En avant doute... (2007)
  • Réponse incongrue à l'inéluctable (2009)
  • 4603 battements (2011)
  • Tant que l'herbe est grasse (2014)
  • Nos âmes saoules (2016)
  • Saison 8 (2018)
  • Le Fantastique Envol de Dieter Böhm (2020)
  • Dénudé (2021)
Video albums
  • 6 frenchmen in Amsterdam – Live at Paradiso DVD (2009)
  • Live @ l'Abeille Rôde DVD (2013)
  • Nos âmes saoules Live 2016 DVD (2016)

References[]

  1. ^ „Lazuli“ aus Frankreich begeistern 200 Besucher im Alzeyer Oberhaus
  2. ^ "Summer's End 2011 – eFestivals.co.uk". www.efestivals.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-12-06.
  3. ^ "Fish – I'm really pleased to announce that #Lazuli will be... | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2015-12-03.

External links[]

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