Tomorrow, our 7th label/PlusEtage event, is MARTINA VERHOEVEN (piano) and TEUN VERBRUGGEN (drums)’ change to shine on the stage of PlusEtage in Baarle-Nassau (The Netherlands). Join us.

VARIOUS ARTISTS – Live At PlusEtage Volume 1
(3xcd, A New Wave Of Jazz)

For almost two years now, after the covid saga lifted, A NEW WAVE OF JAZZlanded frequently at the lovely PlusEtage venue in Baarle-Nassau (The Netherlands) for label-dedicated live events.  This first volume 1 selects three performances, each distinctively different, which reflects nicely the relentless aim of the label of introducing, sharing and promoting this side of the free improvisation that hardly gets opportunity to play on European soil.  Uniting Belgian, German, Portugese and UK musicians together to bring you a prime example of the current free improvisation scene.

Officially out on June 10th 2023 to coincide with the label event of MARTINA VERHOEVEN & TEUN VERBRUGGEN.

Now in pre-order for only 20 EUR (instead of the regular pricing of 26 EUR) + shipping.
Go here to order.  Valid through June 10th, 2023.

A New Wave Of Jazz & PlusEtage presents 
MARTINA VERHOEVEN & TEUN VERBRUGGEN
June 10th, 2023

 Next concert in our ongoing label events in conjunction with jazz venue PlusEtageis the premiere of this duo: excentric and wilful pianist MARTINA VERHOEVENteams up with one of the most versatile drummers-on-demand in Belgium TEUN VERBRUGGEN. This Belgian duo will definitely push boundaries while it can equally be delicate and melancholic. Everything is possible, nothing is obligated. Definitely a must for lovers of free jazz and the fully improvised. Tickets and all info go here.

Already for 24 years Fred Kellogg hosts his fantastic FREE JAZZ WITH FRED radio show (out of of the Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA on KAOS 89.3 FM) and to celebrate this anniversary he focused on our label for the entire show. You’ll hear as well an interview with DIRK SERRIES, curator of the label, on everything what the label is about. Enjoy.

Listen here.

Playlist :

Rubicon Quartet – Rubicon (Crosscurrents New Wave of Jazz 2020)

Anton Mobin/Martina Verhoeven – Cure (Cure and Mound New Wave of Jazz 2021)

Dirk Serries – Modal (Solo Acoustic Guitar Improvisations: II & III New Wave of Jazz 2022)

Rubicon Quartet – A Figurative Flow

Rubicon Quartet A Figurative Flow (Crosscurrents New Wave of Jazz 2020)

Rennie/Roberts/Serries – Moving Sideways (Translucence New Wave of Jazz 2022)

Jackson/Serries/Vanderstraeten – Dark Green (Dandelion New Wave of Jazz 2022)

Hydra Ensemble – Vista I (Vistas New Wave of Jazz 2022)

Tom Jackson/Colin Webster – V (The Other Lies New Wave of Jazz 2021)

Colin Webster/Andrew Lisle – Discoed (New Invention New Wave of Jazz 2020)

Arvind Ganga/Riccardo Morogna – Phantoon (Ballads from the Wrecked Ship New Wave of Jazz 2021)

Pierre Gerard – Miniature en Poudre Practique (Pieces of Apparatus New Wave of Jazz 2019)

Ken Waxman of JAZZ WORD (Canada) enlightens us with a fine review of HUGO COSTA & PHILIPP ERNSTING’ THE ART OF CRASHING, which we released last year on our label. The album is of course available through our bandcamp store.

“The Netherlands’ long-time reputation for promoting freedom of expression has certainly been confirmed in the field of free music. Not only have local improvisers established themselves internationally, but exploratory musicians from elsewhere have gravitated there as well. The Art of Crashing was artfully created in Rotterdam by two city residents who are actually German (drummer Philipp Ernsting) or Portuguese (alto saxophonist Hugo Costa).

More aggressive and abstract in their interactions, the Rotterdam-based duo coordinates convulsive reed shrieks with minimal but powerful anchoring percussion coloring, Costa and Ernsting construct and then extend many of the tracks, but with enough cohesion so that the linear thread remains. “Blind Spot” for instance is taken prestissimo, with cymbal patterns, paradiddle pops, and subtle metal clunks cushioning the reed work. Costa’s strained clarion squeaks and bites present a logic of their own as he appears to examine every single note and its extensions, sometimes in Aylerain altisssimo until wooden drum pops signal the finale. Although near-toneless breaths and percussion rattles make up the sonic landscape elsewhere, the most distinct impression comes when the duo is in free form. There are even some quick changes involved. The introduction to “Nowhere Fast” for instance, suggests that it will become a standard Bebop melody, that’s quickly shattered as the drummer subdues his backing to hushed nerve beats and bass drum resonations. Concurrently the saxophone toughens his story-telling beeps and blips to repeated honks mixed with split tones and soon bulks up his output to continuous multiphonics. As doits, flattement sand sopranissimo screams are exhibited in turn the piece climaxes as exploratory as it was traditional at the top.

Stripped to essentials of wood, metal, skin, and cork, it’s easy to see why so many questing musicians take up this minimalist challenge. Additionally, this disc shows exactly what sort of quality sounds can be created in this configuration.”

Next concert in our ongoing label events in conjunction with jazz venue PlusEtage is the premiere of this duo: excentric and wilful pianist MARTINA VERHOEVEN teams up with one of the most versatile drummers-on-demand in Belgium TEUN VERBRUGGEN. This Belgian duo will definitely push boundaries while it can equally be delicate and melancholic. Everything is possible, nothing is obligated. Definitely a must for the lovers of free jazz and the fully improvised. Tickets and all info go here.