Wajdi Riahi Trio

This trio was founded in Brussels in 2020 by the inseparable Wajdi Riahi (piano), Basile Rahola (double bass) and Pierre Hurty (drums), young musicians united by a strong friendship and involvement in a number of musical projects.

The Trio recorded their first repertoire Mhamdeya (named after the Tunisian city where Riahi grew up) at the suggestion of Spanish label Fresh Sound Records. It was released in 2022 and was immediately praised by the Belgian and French press. It also took them to the stages of clubs and festivals during a successful first tour in Belgium and France. The group was selected as one of the finalists of the Young Jazz Talent Ghent 2023 competition as well. In June 2023, the Trio recorded their second repertoire at the legendary La Buissone studio in the South of France. Sophomore album Essia was released at the end of 2023, with several major concerts scheduled for 2024. Stambeli and Gnawa traditions form the basis of this second album, the organic architecture of their (North-) African rhythms merging seamlessly with the complex, dense fabric of jazz.

Musicians:

  • Wajdi Riahi (piano)
  • Basile Rahola (double bass)
  • Pierre Hurty (drums)

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