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Théo Girard
MOBKE (USA-FR)

"La rivière coulera sans effort"
Théo Girard's 4th album to be released in September 2025 (Discobole/Souffle Continu)

Sophia Domancich I piano (France)

Nick Lyons I alto sax (USA)

Théo Girard I acoustic bass, compositions (France)

Lesley Mok I drums (USA)

MOBKE : A Franco-American Quartet at the Crossroads of Influences

The idea for Mobke took root in Théo Girard’s mind, following his first trip to the United States. Fascinated by all eras and styles of American jazz, he sought to bring together musicians with strong identities—artists capable of embracing this heritage while forging their own unique paths

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The quartet is composed of artists with vibrant and distinctive worlds : Lesley Mok, Sophia Domancich, Nick Lyons and Théo Girard. Each brings a singular voice to this musical journey, where Théo Girard’s compositions serve as a foundation for collective writing, revealing the extraordinary talent of each member.

Sophia Domancich, a pianist of infinite versatility, infuses MOBKE with her experience and virtuosity. Renowned for her duos with Simon Goubert, she also performs in ensembles led by Denis Charolles, François Corneloup, and Sylvain Kassap, leaving a lasting mark on the jazz scene.

Lesley Mok, a rising star of the New York scene, is a multifaceted artist constantly exploring new musical and interdisciplinary experiences. She has collaborated with William Parker, Chris Tordini, and the fiery Argentine tenor saxophonist Camila Nebbia. In 2024, she received the prestigious Deutscher Jazzpreis – Best Debut Album.

Nick Lyons, still too little known in Europe, is an alto saxophonist at the crossroads of tradition and avant-garde. A disciple of Connie Crothers and an admirer of Warne Marsh and Lee Konitz, he stands out for his inspired approach and subtle mastery of improvisation.

At the double bass and artistic direction, Théo Girard, founder of the Discobole Company & Label, anchors MOBKE in a bold creative dynamic. Trained by leading jazz musicians from Europe and the U.S., he has performed on stages across four continents with diverse projects, including Bratsch, Macha Gharibian, Le Bruit du [sign],  and Sibiel. In 2019, he released his debut album 30YearsFrom, before dedicating himself to composing for large ensembles with Pensées Rotatives.

MOBKE is the meeting of singular musical worlds that, together, explore new pathways and push the boundaries of jazz.

Creation and recording France 2022 and USA 2023

Tour Europe October / November 2025
Tour USA/Canada Spring 2026

Partners

Musiques au Comptoir - Residency  and co-production

Abertine Foundation  - Grant 2022

Maison Française de Columbia (NYC), IBeam (Brooklyn)

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à Brooklyn Heights Promenade (2023) par Kenneth Jimenez

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au studio Sextan (2022) par Linda Arzouni

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