De Beren Gieren - Dug Out Skyscrapers (SDBAN RECORDS September 29, 2018)

In the space between expectation and surprise, you will find Dutch-Belgian acoustic-electronic piano trio de beren gieren (The Bear Vultures), providing robust evidence that gold can still be mined from the union of piano, bass and drums. Based on the compositions of pianist Fulco Ottervanger, the trio use the power of improvisation on the quest for a new form and create a multi-layered, kaleidoscopic work of art.

De Beren Gieren has been hailed as one of the hottest acts on the Belgian jazz scene and this September, the band will release their fourth studio album, the highly anticipated ‘dug out skyscrapers’, via Sdban Ultra. Raw energy, impressionist melodies and complex structures are generated via piano, bass and drums provoking polyrhythmic soundscapes with unexpected twists and sudden turns. With ‘dug out skyscrapers’, the trio trace back the essence of what characterizes their sound.

An electro-acoustic approach weaves a spherical world of sound with added dynamism, humour and more than a touch of melancholy, projecting us forward into the future.

de beren gieren hold the unique ability to change mood suddenly in a way that constantly holds the listener’s attention. This is a sound full of joy and vitality and confirms their reputation as one of the most adventurous jazz trios of the Benelux.

1. Broensgebuzze 9 01:07

2. Voorlopige Dagen 10:07

3. Weight Of An Image 03:53

4. Zeeland 04:47

5. De Belofte Treurwals 08:21

6. Oude Beren 02:39

7. Distrusters 09:21

8. Broensgebuzze 10 02:27

Double concert fun at AB & De Casino (BRZZVLL, De Beren Gieren & Aka Moon)

RELEASE CONCERTS: 

Double fun in Brussels & Sint-Niklaas for a successful conclusion of the year

We're approaching the end of BRZZVLL & De Beren Gieren's release tours. The past three months, both bands presented their brand new albums "Waiho" & "Dug Out Skyscrapers" in Belgium, The Netherlands & UK. The (inter)national press, programmers and audience were wildly enthusiastic, resulting in multiple five stars reviews and sold-out concert halls. 

We end the year with two - not the least - Aubergine double bills in Brussels & Sint-Niklaas.

BRZZVLL and De Beren Gieren are performing together during “The New Wave Of Belgian Jazz” in AB, a terrific seven-dayer to conclude the outstanding JAZZ 100 series. The two bands will obviously present their new albums that day. Other inspiring bands joining them that day are Black Flower, Taxiwars, AAN/EOP & The Mechanics.

Further, December 21st in De Casino (Sint-Niklaas), Aka Moon & De Beren Gieren share the stage presenting "NOW" and "Dug Out Skyscrapers". An adventurous, exciting line-up, so save the date!

16.12 BRZZVLL & De Beren Gieren @ AB, Brussels (BE)

21.12 De Beren Gieren & Aka Moon @ De Casino, Sint-Niklaas (BE)

CALENDAR: DECEMBER 2017 - JANUARY 2018

03.12 Aka Moon @ Bozar, Brussels (BE)

06.12 Aka Moon @ Rataplan, Antwerp (BE)

15.12 De Beren Gieren @ Paradox, Tilburg (NL)

16.12 BRZZVLL @ AB, Brussels (BE)

16.12 De Beren Gieren @ AB, Brussels (BE)

21.12 Aka Moon @ De Casino, Sint-Niklaas (BE)

21.12 De Beren Gieren @ De Casino, Sint-Niklaas (BE)

02.01 BRZZVLL @ Wintervuur, Antwerp (BE)

16.01 LABtrio @ CC Diest, Diest (BE)

19.01 LABtrio @ Flagey: Brussels Jazz Festival, Brussels (BE)

Find more Aubergine concerts here

The Isle of Life: unique cross-over project with De Beren Gieren & Symfonieorkest Vlaanderen

The Isle of Life:

unique cross-over project with

De Beren Gieren & Symfonieorkest Vlaanderen

Since Symfonieorkest Vlaanderen kept resident in Muziekcentrum De Bijloke (Ghent) and was looking for a new collaboration, the choice for brand new city composer Fulco Ottervanger was evident. This composer & pianist of De Beren Gieren wrote a new musical piece called 'The Isle of Life', which is an answer to ‘The Isle of Death’ by Rachmaninov. The composition will be performed by Symfonieorkest Vlaanderen - obviously - together with his jazz trio De Beren Gieren.

In his music, Fulco Ottervanger places non judgement, vitality, hope & playfulness opposite to Rachmaninov's dark Judgement Day. This is musically translated in leaving space for improvisation and openness to the unknown. The orchestra will play with uncontrolled situations and unexpected elements, which he calls - pun intended - 'islands' in the orchestra, based on texture, frequency, metre etc. "I didn't want it to be an antithesis, a complete contradiction, since life and death are so intertwined. You'll certainly recognise some references to Rachmaninov in my piece."

‘The Isle of Life’ premieres this month. Expect a classical concert that will charm jazz lovers.

23.11 Concertgebouw, Bruges

24.11 Muziekcentrum De Bijloke, Ghent

26.11 deSingel, Antwerp

De Beren Gieren & BRZZVLL are smashing it!

De Beren Gieren & BRZZVLL are smashing it! The past months, they received outstanding 4 & 5 stars reviews from De Morgen, Humo, Focus Knack, De Standaard, Trouw, Written in Music, ... But also: 

"Every one of the 10 tracks is a winner!"   Electronic Sound Magazine on Dug Out Skyscrapers

"One of the more idiosyncratic of the current crop of ‘live’ European piano trios, De Beren Gieren have The Bad Plus’ sense of supersized dynamics to add tot heir quirkily ambient electronic effects and offbeat grooves." Jazzwise (****) 

"BRZZVLL demonstrate on their third album an absorbing collection of instrumental jazz-fusion that evokes the spirit of Herbie Hancock in the 70s but manages to sound original and relevant rather than derivative and hackneyed." Record Collector Magazine (****)

"Named for the capital of Congo, Brazzaville, this seven-piece Belgian jazz outfit turn out to be more than just Afrobeat revivalists, drawing as much on fusion greats such as Herbie Hancock as Central African rhythms." Q Magazine

MORE INFO

Jazz is the new hype: conference on Flemish jazz in Bimhuis, Kris Defoort Diving Poet Society release, The Isle of Life & 25 years Aka Moon

Kris Defoort & his 'Diving Poets' presenting their new album Diving Poet Society

One year after their successful creation tour through Slovenia, Hungary, Germany & Belgium, Kris Defoort and his ‘Diving Poet Society’ come out with the self-titled album Kris Defoort Diving Poet Society (WERF Records). They’re excited to present this gem to you in four Belgian cities:

05.11 Vrijstaat O. (KAAP), Ostend

For this album and its Belgian release, Hungarian singer Veronika Harcsa and French saxophone player Guillaume Orti join the Kris Defoort Trio (Nicolas Thys, Lander Gyselinck & Kris himself) to put several magnificent poems by poet Peter Verhelst (Bruges) into music. Balancing between improvisation, composition and instant orchestration, they search for that one magical moment. Or in the words of Kris: “five musical poets communicating the joy of diving into an ocean full of infinite colours, words & sounds.”

de beren gieren - dug out skyscrapers (SDBAN RECORDS 29 September, 2017)

de beren gieren

‘dug out skyscrapers’

Album released 29th September via Sdban Ultra

In the space between expectation and surprise, you will find Dutch-Belgian acoustic-electronic piano trio de beren gieren (The Bear Vultures), providing robust evidence that gold can still be mined from the union of piano, bass and drums. Based on the compositions of pianist Fulco Ottervanger, the trio use the power of improvisation on the quest for a new form and create a multi-layered, kaleidoscopic work of art.

de beren gieren has been hailed as one of the hottest acts on the Belgian jazz scene and this September, the band will release their fourth studio album, the highly anticipated ‘dug out skyscrapers’, via Sdban Ultra. Raw energy, impressionist melodies and complex structures are generated via piano, bass and drums provoking polyrhythmic soundscapes with unexpected twists and sudden turns.

With ‘dug out skyscrapers’, the trio trace back the essence of what characterizes their sound. An electro-acoustic approach weaves a spherical world of sound with added dynamism, humour and more than a touch of melancholy, projecting us forward into the future.

de beren gieren hold the unique ability to change mood suddenly in a way that constantly holds the listener’s attention. This is a sound full of joy and vitality and confirms their reputation as one of the most adventurous jazz trios of the Benelux.

Formed in 2009, the band were in-house residents at the prestigious Vooruit Arts' Centre in Ghent for four years and have received three awards at the distinguished International Jazz Hoeilaart competition which promotes young jazz musicians across Europe and the rest of the world.

‘A Raveling’ (2013), the band’s second album, was widely praised and resulted in de beren gieren’s international breakthrough. The follow-up a year later, ‘The Detour Fish’, captured the band’s live sound at the Ljubljana Jazz Festival in Slovenia and featured burgeoning Portuguese trumpeter and improviser, Susana Santos Silva. 2015’s ‘One Mirrors Many’ received widespread recognition with influential jazz magazine Jazzism describing the release as the “most influential album of 2015-16”.

de beren gieren have performed across numerous jazz stages throughout Europe and have collaborated with numerous musicians including Marc Ribot, Louis Sclavis, Joachim Badenhorst, Jan Klare and trumpeter Susana Santos Silva.

de beren gieren are Fulco Ottervanger (piano), Lieven Van Pée (bass) and Simon Segers (drums)

Sdban Records is an independent record label, obsessed with sixties and seventies grooves. It is the youngest member of the N.E.W.S. Records family, based in Ghent, Belgium. The label has recently expanded, focusing on contemporary talent. SDBAN Ultra is the sister label focusing on today’s lively jazz and funk scene, which is simply too exciting not to be explored.

Recently released on Sdban: René Costy ‘Expectancy’, ‘Let’s Get Swinging (Modern Jazz in Belgium)’, ‘Funky Chimes: Belgian Grooves from the 70’s’. Recently released on Sdban Ultra: Black Flower ‘Artifacts’, STUFF. ‘old dreams new planets’. Coming soon on Sdban: V/A – ‘Discophilia Belgica (Belgian Private Press Disco, Synthpop & Oddballs)’ + Jack Sels ‘Retrospective’. Coming soon on Sdban Ultra: BRZZVLL – Waiho.

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