Jooklo Duo (IT) + Lao Dan老丹 (CN) + Hey Nana, I'm Halym (DE/KR/DK)

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Final Descent X Copenhagen Jazz Festival

Join us for three days of adventurous sounds and a myirad of different expressions when we dive deep into the world of improvisation at the iconic venue Mayhem during Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2024.

Here you will witness folk jazz free-improvisation electronic ambient harsh noise and neo-classical music merge in new exciting ways from a diverse range of performers with different geographical and artistic backgrounds.

100 dkr pr day or 200 dkr for all 3 days. 

Lineup:

7. juli: Lao Dan老丹 meets Maria Bertel (cn/dk) + Køs (dk)

8. juli: Jooklo Duo (it) + Lao Dan老丹 (cn) + Hey Nana I'm Halym (dk)

9. juli: TBA

Doors: 19.30

First show: 20.00

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Jooklo Duo (it):

Blowing minds all over the world since 2004 with hundreds of charming performances and some cult records Jooklo Duo (Virginia Genta on reeds flutes piano percussion and David Vanzan on drums) keeps spreading their powerful and uniquely vibrant sound deeply rooted in free jazz avant-garde but heavily influenced by traditional folk music and at the same time open to extreme sound experiments. 

Over the years the perpetual research for new and challenging combinations has led Genta and Vanzan to form a large variety of ensembles and to collaborate with artists as Bill Nace Chris Corsano Thurston Moore Dror Feiler Dylan Nyoukis Hartmut Geerken Stanley J. Zappa Makoto Kawabata Mette Rasmussen and many others. The duo has also been working with the Merce Cunningham Dance Company alongside John Paul Jones and Takehisa Kosugi performing for “Nearly Ninety” in main theatres in Madrid and London and has been a long-time favorite of emblematic figures such as Henry Rollins WFMU radio Wire etc… 

Prepare for a spiritual trip to the furthest corners of free improvisation when Jooklo Duo finally returns to Copenhagen.

Lao Dan老丹 (cn):

Lao Dan a pioneering force in Chinese experimental jazz marries the ancient melodies of his homeland with the daring improvisation of jazz. Mastering the suona a traditional Chinese wind instrument he embarked on a journey to blend two worlds. His music is a mesmerizing fusion weaving together centuries-old Chinese traditions with the bold experimentation of jazz. Lao Dan's compositions are a cultural bridge inviting audiences worldwide to experience the harmonious dialogue between tradition and modernity. As a global ambassador of Chinese heritage his performances transcend borders captivating with intricate rhythms and soulful melodies. Lao Dan stands as a symbol of cultural exchange and artistic innovation leaving an indelible mark on the world of jazz.

Lao Dan and Jooklo Duo released the tape 'Ze Ze The Milky Way' in 2021 through Old Heaven Books - a live recording of their first collaborative encounter captured at the Shenzhen OctLoft Jazz Festival in 2018. The release showcases a dynamic meeting between three highly skilled improvisers transcending genres moving from funk blues and fiery jazz all within the realm of free improvisation.

Lao Dan is the Final Descent Artist in Residence for the Copenhagen Jazz Festival 2024 supported by the SC Van Foundation and Old Heaven Books. Thanks!

Hey Nana I'm Halym (de/kr/dk):

"Hey Nana I'm Halym" marks the collaborative venture between saxophonist Nana Pi Aabo-Kim and drummer Halym Aabo-Kim hailing from Copenhagen. Within this duo format Nana and Halym immerse themselves in a spectrum of sonic exploration ranging from extended and traditional techniques to tonal and atonal melodies alongside rhythmic and a-rhythmic patterns. Their music characterized by improvisation delves into themes of tension and relaxation texture and sound as well as musical action and non-action...

Nana Pi Aabo-Kim a saxophonist composer and conductor from Copenhagen is a prominent figure within the experimental jazz scene. She has honed her distinctive expressive palette on the saxophone utilizing objects and extended techniques. Notably she conducts improvisation through her musical sign language "Extemporize" earning her the esteemed P8 Jazz Prize "Årets Ildsjæl" in 2020.

Halym Kim a German/Korean drummer and composer based in Copenhagen navigates the fusion of traditional Korean music elements into modern experimental music realms. His active presence within the Copenhagen experimental music scene extends to performances within traditional korean music free improvisation and fiery free-jazz showcasing his diverse musical fluency.

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