lay hold | Gabby Fluke-Mogul, Dimos Vryzas
lay hold is an improvised duo featuring violinists Gabby Fluke-Mogul and Dimos Vryzas, formed in December 2023, in Athens. At the heart of this duo lies the spirit of spontaneity and collaboration. Drawing inspiration from a diverse array of musical traditions and genres, the duo embraces improvisation as a means of channeling raw creativity and forging deep connections between musicians and listeners alike. Their synergy is built upon mutual trust and respect, allowing them to take risks and explore new sonic territories fearlessly.
Violinist, improviser and composer Gabby Fluke-Mogul (New York, USA) combines avant with free jazz, improvisation and experimental music. She has collaborated with Nava Dunkelman, Joanna Mattrey, Ava Mendoza, Charles Burnham, Fred Frith, Luke Stewart, Zeena Parkins, Tcheser Holmes, Mara Rosenbloom, William Parker and Pauline Oliveros, among others.
“In the past year or so, gabby fluke-mogul’s work has stuck with me like no one else’s. The way they construct sound with their violin is ageless. They are sounds built from the ancient geology beneath us; from shards of broken cosmic glass; from hidden corners within their heart and mind (…). Gabby fluke-mogul’s “threshold” is among the most important, most memorable pieces of music I heard in 2021. I cannot recommend it enough”. – Brad Rose, Foxy Digitalis, Online Music Magazine
Born in Thessaloniki, the violinist Dimos Vryzas focuses on free improvisation and experimental music. He has taken on a wide range of influences, from classical and traditional to rock, noise and ambient music. He explores the boundaries between acoustic and electronic sound and seeks new ways of musical expression. As an improviser, he regularly performs both solo and in various other groups, such as Life Only (w/Fred Frith/DAZ Diego Aguirre), Duo Karbacher/Vryzas (w/Eva-Maria Karbacher), The Coal (w/Simos Riniotis), Savina Yannatou, Circa19 (w/Thanos Kazantzis), Lay Hold(w/Gabby-Fluke Mogul), etc. He curates Stress.Studio (Athens) and No Ordinary Festival (Thessaloniki). In the last years he travels, records and performs live with many important musicians in Greece, Switzerland, Portugal, France, Belgium, Germany etc.
© photos: Peter Gannushkin (Gabby Fluke-Mogul) / Michalis Kiriazidis (Dimos Vryzas)