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Rémi Cormier — Rich State of Mind

Rémi Cormier’s Rich State of Mind presents a contemporary ensemble language rooted in groove, clarity of form, and lineage-aware writing. Alternating between acoustic warmth and electric precision, the album centers on trumpet-led compositions shaped by pocket-focused rhythm sections and measured improvisational space. With contributions from Braxton Cook and David Binney, the record unfolds as a cohesive statement—modern in feel, attentive to ensemble balance, and grounded in a compositional approach that favors interaction over density. Across its arc, the music moves between propulsion and reflection without breaking the continuity of sound.

From the album…

Listening through the album, “Unbothered” offers a clear entry point into its architecture. The full ensemble settles into a stable groove, with bass and drums establishing a centered foundation while percussion deepens the rhythmic texture without crowding it. The trumpet phrasing remains engaging and deliberate, shaped by rhythmic placement and tone. As the improvisation unfolds, the emphasis stays on rhythmic authority and ensemble cohesion—an approach that reflects the album’s broader commitment to steadiness, space, and collective sound.

Listen to the album

Rich State of Mind is Rémi Cormier’s second album, blending acoustic and electric textures within a contemporary jazz framework informed by hip-hop and nu-jazz traditions. The ensemble features Cormier on trumpet alongside Theo Abellard (piano), Levi Dover (bass), Louis-Vincent Hamel (drums), Elli Miller-Maboungou (percussion), Nick Di Giovanni (guitar), and Jennifer-Lee Dupuys (vocals), with guest appearances by Braxton Cook and David Binney. The program balances groove-driven compositions with reflective pacing, emphasizing ensemble interaction and disciplined improvisational development.

Album Details

Title: Rich State of Mind
Artist: Rémi Cormier
Release date: February 27, 2026
Distribution: Amplitude Distribution

Personnel
Rémi Cormier — trumpet; composition; production
Levi Dover — bass (electric & upright)
Theo Abellard — piano
Louis-Vincent Hamel — drums
Elli Miller-Maboungou — percussion
Nick Di Giovanni — guitar
Jennifer-Lee Dupuys — vocals

Featured guests
Braxton Cook — saxophone (“Jenny”)
David Binney — saxophone (“Linéage”)

Production
Producers — Rémi Cormier, Joey Reda
Engineer — Joey Reda
Mixing — Eric Plante
Mastering — Le Lab Mastering

Track listing
1. Jenny (feat. Braxton Cook)
2. Reciprocate
3. Zami
4. Linéage (feat. David Binney)
5. Volition
6. Comforting Lies
7. Interlude
8. Unbothered
9. Famli