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Jacques Demierre - piano
Barry Guy - double-bass
Lucas Niggli - drums, percussion
A highly energetic improvisational trio featuring three composers playing
the instruments. You can expect a frighteningly new approach to the traditional
jazz format of the piano trio.
The piano trio is one of the classic line-ups in jazz- unless it is Jacques
Demierre, Barry Guy and Lucas Niggli. These three musicians feel as much
at home in a freely improvised setting as they do in contemporary composed
music- in both situations they display their humorous approach. They practice
an unorthodox handling of their instruments, produce unheard-of sounds,
leave conventions behind- and still remain connected to the European musical
tradition. There is no longer a defined rhythm-section; instead, ideas
are sought-after, as are quick reactions and innovation. Jacques Demierre
and Lucas Niggli have played together for a number of years, and together
with Barry Guy they form a highly flexible triangle. (Fredi Bosshard).
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