Dave Rempis – George Kokkinaris Duo
The double bass of George Kokkinaris and the saxophone of Dave Rempis meet in an improvisational dialogue of live composition.
Their music does not come from pre-existing forms, but from the dynamics of the moment. Rempis, with his long career in free improvisation and avant-garde jazz, brings the physicality of his saxophone to the limits of expression. Kokkinaris, with the depth and rhythmic flexibility of his double bass, shapes a landscape where texture and space become equal elements of the music.
The result is an encounter that highlights the conversation between two musical worlds: Chicago jazz and European contemporary improvised music, in a search for sound that is born and transformed in real time.
● Known for his unique sound and the expressive intensity of his saxophone, Dave Rempis is one of the most important figures in the Chicago jazz and improvisational scene. His music balances free improvisation and extreme sonic textures. His studies in ethnomusicology and his Greek heritage have influenced his creative approach.
As a leader of groups such as The Rempis Percussion Quartet, Ballister and Kuzu and collaborator of legends such as Roscoe Mitchell, Joe McPhee, Peter Brötzmann and Hamid Drake, he has left his mark on the contemporary jazz scene. He is also active in the organisation of concerts and events such as the Hyde Park Jazz Festival. He is also the founder of Aerophonic Records, through which he supports and disseminates independent improvisational music.
● George Kokkinaris is a double bassist, performer, writer and producer based in Athens and Berlin. He performs contemporary music and improvisation, focusing on 20th and 21st century repertoire that utilizes new notational and compositional techniques. He has collaborated with composers from Europe, the USA and Canada.
He is a member of the contemporary music ensemble àktapha and the editorial team of NewMusic.gr. His discography and videography include improvisational music, new compositions and works combining poetry, dance and theatre. He has collaborated with acclaimed choreographers and dancers such as Julyen Hamilton, Konstantinos Michos and Maya Carroll, creating performances that explore the connection between music and movement.
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àktapha ensemble – www.aktapha.com
NewMusic.gr – www.newmusic.gr
Scenius Series – www.scenius.gr