Presented by The Ferret in association with Preston Jazz & Improvisation Festival
NU JAZZ (NYC)
Wednesday, 5th June 2024
The Ferret | Preston
Featuring members of Deli Girls, Ex-Wiish, Murderpact, The Beak Trio and more, NYC’s most transgressive and mysterious supergroup, Nu Jazz, synthesizes a decade plus of six unique, yet naturally interconnected musical journeys. Some members have spent years in New York City’s experimental electronic scene, while others have dedicated the bulk of their musical lives pursuing what we call “Jazz”. Despite disparate influences, all are bound by a profound appreciation for musical frontiers that have yet to be explored, creating that which defies the limitations of genre.
Their debut record “Vol. I” combines the sound of NYC electronic hardcore, unrestrained improvisation, and sample based modular synthesis techniques influenced by featured collaborator and keyboardist Jason Lindner of Bowie’s “Blackstar Orchestra”.
The six members have previously operated in genres of synth punk, breakcore, art-pop and thrash metal, resulting in a distinct and raw sound. Vast electronic soundscapes, extraterrestrial vocal textures and open improvisation submerged in raw punk swagger sets Nu Jazz apart from the rest.
Psychedelic, dizzying and cathartic.
Dan Orlowski @shitney_queers [Deli Girls] on vocals
Kevin Eichenberger @two_enchanted_hammers [The Beak Trio/CGI Jesus] on bass
John Bemis @murderpact [Murderpact] on drums
Ben Shirken @beshkenxo [Beshken/Ex Wiish] on electronics
Ryan Easter @mrryaneaster [Wrens/The Trap Music Orchestra] on trumpet
Jason Lindner [Blackstar Orchestra] on keys
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