CATALOGUE
BIG FORMAT
THEMES
— FOR GROUP AND SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA —
Four extraordinary improvisers. Symphonic instruments arranged to welcome the unexpected.
A true international «dream band», including a regular conductor for the orchestral formats, capable of pleasantly surprising the educated listener while, at the same time, enchanting new audiences.
An exceptionally significant proposal, intended for contemporary audiences expecting and deserving more than just entertainment.
BIG FORMAT
THEMES
— FOR GROUP AND STRING ORCHESTRA —
Four extraordinary improvisers. Symphonic instruments arranged to welcome the unexpected.
A true international «dream band», including a regular conductor for the orchestral formats, capable of pleasantly surprising the educated listener while, at the same time, enchanting new audiences.
An exceptionally significant proposal, intended for contemporary audiences expecting and deserving more than just entertainment.
MEDIUM FORMAT
THEMES
— DOUBLE QUARTET —
Alex Hitchcock, Josep-Manel Vega, Chris Jennings and Laura Klain develop compositions from the «THEMES» series alongside a «classical» string quartet.
Two violins, a viola and a cello, arranged to embrace the immediate creations of this extraordinary international quartet of improvisers.
An exceptionally significant proposal, intended for contemporary audiences expecting and deserving more than just entertainment.
MEDIUM FORMAT
THEMES
— QUARTET VERSION —
Alex Hitchcock, Josep-Manel Vega, Chris Jennings and Laura Klain develop compositions from the «THEMES» series in a reduced format, nonetheless amazing.
This extraordinary international quartet of improvisers unleashes its full creative potential in this nacked, open and flexible setting.
An exceptionally significant proposal, intended for contemporary audiences expecting and deserving more than just entertainment.
MEDIUM FORMAT
Spanish Guitar Motivations
Josep-Manel Vega / Lorenzo Morabito / Laura Klain
A collection of pieces conceived to be performed both in a solo setting and in a jazz format by a trio led from a Spanish guitar.
An unusual starting point for the most suggestive improvisations.
SMALL FORMAT
Same Moon In The Same World
Ant Law (guitar) / Alex Hitchcock (tenor sax)
December 2022 saw the first live expedition of this duo made up of undeniably virtuoso musicians. Countless concerts, both as a duo and alongside artists such as Joel Ross, Linda May Han Oh, Ben Williams, Jasper Høiby, Jeff Ballard, Kendrick Scott, Sun-Mi Hong o Eric Harland, have been given since then.
SMALL FORMAT
Interestellar
by Laura Klain & Josep-Manel Vega
Laura and Josep-Manel offer the purest expression of themselves in a live performance that is completely born and dead on each occasion.
SMALL FORMAT
DUO / SOLO
A live recreation of the DUO/SOLO album recording.
Ignasi González (double bass) and Josep-Manel Vega (guitar) develop compositions from the «THEMES» series in a minimalist, dynamic and versatile format.
SMALL FORMAT
«nus»
Light compositions allow for the development of immediate creations within a contemporary artistic context —at the same time deeply rooted— both unusual and surprising.
Albert Galbany (bansuri) / Josep-Manel Vega (guitar)
SOLO FORMAT
en Solo Contrebasse
by Chris Jennings
An eternally growing collection of original music from Jazz to Chaâbi, from Swedish Folksongs to Persian and Country.
Chris Jennings' Solo Double Bass Project takes a departure from his own already existing ensembles. This unique project is a growing collection of all his musical influences and situations thus far.
The repertoire, containing all original music and improvisation, with the some interpretations of favorite standards.
This includes Jazz, Persian, Indian, Scandinavian, Turkish and Algerian traditional music, Pop, Rock, Electronic, Brazilian, and more. The result is truly original sounding, and presents a merging of cultures. After performing successful debut concerts in Banff & Toronto Canada in 2001, this project has been continually nurtured by his vast musical projects as a leader and sideman worldwide.
SOLO FORMAT
EARTHSPIRITS
by Laura Klain
This drum-solo project offers a genuine musical journey, inspired by the traditional rhythms of ancient southern Italian music.
Laura Klain's professional career revolves around jazz, experimental music, healing sounds and a personal spiritual pursuit.
«EARTHSPIRITS» is both a concert and a ritual focused on experiencing music and life in the present moment.
SOLO FORMAT
Spanish Guitar Motivations
by Josep-Manel Vega
A collection of pieces conceived to be performed both in a solo setting and in a jazz format by a trio led from a Spanish guitar.
An unusual starting point for the most suggestive improvisations.
SOLO FORMAT
ALEX HITCHCOCK
Alex Hitchcock is a leading international voice on the saxophone. His innovative collaborations have confirmed a growing reputation as a catalyst for musical encounters that continually push the envelope a little further.
Described by The Guardian as a «virtuoso» saxophonist, Hitchcock has become known for distinctive contributions in a wide variety of musical contexts.
This solo challenge is a remarkable example of such valuable individuality.
SOLO FORMAT
SOLO GUITAR THUMBNAILS
by Josep-Manel Vega
Six miniatures conceived to be performed live, designed to enable the development of meaningful situations in a framework of improvisation.
SOLO FORMAT
BAMBOO NOTES
Albert Galbany
A concert built around the bansuri, the bamboo transverse flute of the classical tradition of northern India. Music that unfolds progressively, emphasising the naked sound of the flute, the breath, the silence and the power of a single melodic line to create space and tension.
