Nestled within a stacked autmun season, jazzexzess presents double bill at House of Music featuring Belgian-Canadian saxophonist and composer Peter Van Huffel’s CALLISTO and São Paulo’s influential four piece Quartabê.
CALLISTO, led by Peter Van Huffel, explores a creative intersection of tradition and innovation. This bass-less quartet features Van Huffel on baritone saxophone and electronics, Canadian trumpeter Lina Allemano, Greek pianist and electronics artist Antonis Anissegos, and German drummer Joe Herstenstein. Van Huffel’s innovative compositions serve as the backbone for CALLISTO, weaving intricate tapestries that combine structured elements with the spontaneity of free improvisation. Some pieces are expansive and suite-like, taking the listener on a journey of musical adventure and surprise, while others offer a slow build which develops gradually through subtle harmonic twists and layering of sound. CALLISTO’s inaugural album ‘Meandering Demons’ was released in March 2024 on the renowned Portuguese avant-jazz label Clean Feed Records.
Following Callisto, jazzexzess presents Quartabê, a standout act from the Brazilian music scene, celebrating their 10th-anniversary. Quartabê defies the conventional boundaries between learning and creativity, drawing influence from São Paulo’s avant-garde movement. Their performances are known for bold improvisations that blend seamlessly with electronics, pop, and progressive rock. The distinctive clarinet melodies of Quartabê float above pulsating percussion and shimmering keyboard passages, creating a captivating experience for their audience. The band’s name, derived from “4th Grade – Class B,” humorously reflects their approach to music as a class eager to absorb their master’s lessons, albeit with a hint of rebellious spirit and a touch of disobedience.
As the jazzexzess autumn season continues, venture to the House of Music for a dynamic double bill where Peter Van Huffel’s CALLISTO’s genre-blending compositions meet Quartabê’s distinctive Brazilian rhythms. Join us for our penultimate concert of 2024.
https://quartabe.bandcamp.com/album/repescagem
jazzexzess w/ Callisto + Quartabê
Saturday 26th October 2024
House of Music | Revalerstr. 99 | 10245 Berlin
