Spellbinding Music
Genre-bending & spine-tingling
Nada mas bello O andalucesQue vuestas huertas frondosas,Jardines, bosques, riosY claras Fuentes […] Nothing is more beautiful, O Andalusians,Than your luxuriant orchards,Your gardens, woods and riversAnd springs of crystal […] Following a five minute instrumental introduction, the first few lines from “O Andalusin” sung by …
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Vowing audiences worldwide since her début in 2003, Japanese pianist and composer Hiromi Uehara is still in her early thirties. Whether she is de-constructing a classical piece, performing her own compositions or launching into a jazz fusion set with her current Trio Project, the musician consistently displays a dazzling …
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The fruit of the pan-European cooperation between German trumpet player Markus Stockhausen, Hungarian classical guitar player Ferenc Snétberger, Norwegian bass player Arild Andersen and French drummer Patrice Héral, Joyosa (2004) is more than a traditional solo jazz recording with sidemen. Coming to life as distinct duos from …
In addition to his improvised work with experimental electronica trio Supersilent, Arve Henriksen has also perfected over the years a characteristic floating trumpet sound that is mainly derived from his study of the Japanese Shakuhachi flute. Confirming the musician’s status as a major improviser and innovator, Norwegian record …
Norwegian trumpet player Arve Henriksen is a fascinating and multi-faceted musician who initially studied formal jazz. But since the 1990s, he has moved away from traditional formations to explore different approaches to sound and improvisation. A founding member of avant-garde trio Supersilent, the trumpet player has been …
With reference to his geographical background, his musical upbringing (The Beatles and Béla Bartók amongst others) and his wide experience as a touring jazz pianist, Bojan Z is a very open-minded musician. This open-mindedness translates musically not only into very original compositions but also into a unique sound. Soul …
