On this new album ‘BEEFKAT’, Skordatura, Jozef Dumoulin and Mâäk find each other in a rough embrace of energy and raw expression, averse to compromise and with an unbridled passion that encompasses everything beautiful and ugly.
SKORDATURA
With undulating rhythms, sharp injections, angular grooves, snippets of humour and an unreal sound sometimes reminiscent of the intergalactic funk of Battles, Skordatura conjures up a simmering pot of ideas. Fender Rhodes wizard Jozef Dumoulin provides additional fireworks as the fourth newly enlisted Skordaturian.
JOZEF DUMOULIN
Belgian pianist Jozef Dumoulin redefined the Fender Rhodes keyboard thanks to his contemporary, eclectic, and highly personal approach to the instrument. Besides his own projects, he is also a much sought-after sidekick on the jazz and improvised music circuit. Jozef currently lives in Paris.
MÂÄK
Formed more than 20 years ago as a fascinating jazz ensemble, it has now become a versatile collective with international ramifications. With Mâäk, the ever-adventurous Laurent Blondiau, Jeroen Van Herzeele, Michel Massot and Grégoire Tirtiaux form one of the most exciting avant-garde jazz bands in Belgium.
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released September 26, 2024
All tracks composed by Sebastiaan Vekeman
A1 & A3 arranged by Sebastiaan Vekeman
A2, B3 & B4 arranged by Laurent Blondiau
Tracks B1 & B5 arranged by Grégoire Tirtiaux
Recorded by Jeff Claeys at De Werf (Brugge)
Mixed by Jeff Claeys at Closed Session Recording Studio (Roeselare)
Mastered by Michael Fossenkamper at TurtleTone Studio, New York City, NY
'Als Bloos Omhoofdt' produced by Tsincuta
Artwork: Philippe Vandenberg, No tille, 1987, Oil on canvas, 190 x 190 cm.
(C) Philippe Vandenberg Foundation
Graphic Design & Layout by Pepijn Haeghebaert
Musicians:
Laurent Blondiau: trumpet
Grégoire Tirtiaux: alto saxophone
Jeroen Van Herzeele: tenor saxophone
Michel Massot: tuba, trombone, euphonium
Jozef Dumoulin: Fender Rhodes, synths
Jakob Haghebaert: guitar
Joshua Dellaert: bass
Sebastiaan Vekeman: drums
(p) 2024 SKORDATURA
Licensed to W.E.R.F. records
Executive Production: Benny Claeysier for W.E.R.F. records
Manufactured & distributed by N.E.W.S.
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