Belgian Jazz In het rijtje goeie Belgische stuff tijdens de voorbije editie van de Belgian Jazz Meeting: Ottla! In februari nog op tournee via JazzLab, en zopas brachten ze hun schitterende debuutplaat uit via WERF Records.
Hieronder de versie van "Stofwolk" die ze in april speelden in Handelsbeurs Concertzaal. ... See more
The past few months, we uploaded several videos that were shot during the Belgian Jazz Meeting. A few more to come! The ninth one is by Ottla, with "Stofwolk".
Out of a desire to return to his jazz roots, Bert Dockx (Dans Dans, Flying Horseman, Strand, …) formed a brand new group called “Ottla”. The group has an invigorating lineup: guitar, two saxes, double bass and two drummers (one of whom does double duty on a whole array of synths and electronics). All together, this crew sets sail for adventure in a colourful and diverse body of work.
Initially the band worked on interpretations of ‘jazz originals’ (compositions by Alice Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, Duke Ellington, Herbie Nichols, Sun Ra, …), but soon it turned out that Ottla organically developed a sound which required a more personal repertoire. In just a short period of time Dockx composed a number of intriguing pieces, inspired by the spontaneous group dynamics and the individual qualities and peculiarities of each musician.
Get ready for a fresh and adventurous view on jazz, with room for all kinds of stylistic side roads. On the menu: swing, rock ‘n roll, ambient, blues and abstract sounds; sultry, exotic, uplifting grooves; stimulating melodies; intense, whisper-quiet sometimes, nocturnal spheres; sporadic flares of musical frenzy; firm and challenging teamwork; focus, intensity and sincere musical zest.
The band just released its debut on WERF Records.
The Belgian Jazz Meeting was a collaboration of JazzLab, MUSEact, IGLOO Records, Les Lundis d'Hortense, Wallonnie-Bruxelles Musique, Handelsbeurs Concertzaal and Poppunt. It receives financial support of the Vlaamse Gemeenschap, the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, Sabam for Culture & Wallonie-Bruxelles International, and for this edition also Stad Gent. ... See more
