The stage is set for a gala evening in sub- and DIY-culture when Nakama Records curates a wonderful Saturday night! The label symbolizes the newly established generation of impro musicians, and this Saturday we are served a bunch of label releases live. In addition, there will be door prizes, special guests, plenty of merch, pre-release of new recordings, and most of all: a party!

Improvisation, truth, joy, doubt, and none the least jazz, are some of the topics Philosophers consider in their musical universe. They seek to unite the tradition-rich string quartet with computer and synth in an improvised play with powerful sounds, delicate breaths and surreal stories.
Håkon Aase – violin, Adrian Løseth Waade – violin, Erlend Albertsen – double bass, Christian Meaas Svendsen – bass, Bendik Baksaas – electronics.

Filosofer – «landet er gitt oss»:

Andreas Wildhagen Solo
You know him from Mopti. You know him from Large Unit, Momentum, Jonas Cambien Trio, Akmee, Avatar, Kontrabjørn and many more. But do you know him really? Come and get to know Andreas Wildhagen by hearing him play one of his extremely rare solo concerts!

Andreas Wildhagen – drums, percussion

Jinchuuriki
Two violins seem to produce an overall sound that is much greater than the sum of its parts, a sound with enormous dynamic and timbral variations. The duo Jinchuuriki embrace both the eclectic and the longer lines, and they seek to discover a place where both music and nerves coincide.

Håkon Aase – violin, Adrian Løseth Waade – violin

Tanaka/Lindvall/Wallumrød
Here are three musicians with quite different backgrounds and experiences who are draw together through curiosity of the piano and its countless possibilities. The trio’s sophisticated real-time composing reflects both the musicians’ individual style and their orientation towards ensemble-play and interaction.

Ayumi Tanaka­ – piano, Johan Lindvall­ – piano, Christian Wallumrød­ – piano