JÜLike the bastard offspring of Mahavishnu, James Blood Ulmer, Peter Brötzmann and The Magic Band, Jü takes us on a journey into musical territory that otherwise would have remained unexplored. This is ecstatic music, sometimes giving the impression of strictness as themes are energetically exposed in repetitive swirling patterns reminiscent of psychedelic or noise rock spiced with folk and power-jazz from the gut (but without the slightest hint of retro in the mix). By pushing their instruments to new limits, the members push their entranced audiences from the constantly flowing present into the future. The band opens minds with their clean, open approach and spirited improvisation; always pushing each other and the limits of the composition, but never allowing the structure to fall apart.
Each member of Jü is an accomplished player on the Budapest scene. Beside dozens of Hungarian groups, the members have played with international musicians such as John Zorn, Eugene Chadbourne, Charles Gayle, Chris Potter, William Parker, Hamid Drake, Pamelia Kurstin, Mikolaj Trzaska.
The band released their debut album in November 2014 at RareNoise Records, which they recorded with Norwegian saxophonist Kjetil Møster. Møster probably needs no introduction since his unique approach to his instrument, at once technical and energetic, has made him one of the most respected and sought-after musicians in both jazz and rock circles. His own bands include The Core, Möster, Gibrish and BRAT, while he has also performed with Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, a permanent member of Datarock, also touring with Röyksopp & Robyn.
Ádám Mészáros – guitar
Ernő Hock – bass
András Halmos – drums
video: Kitzinger Gábor
MAKROHANG
Makrohang is a music trio from Budapest, Hungary. The group formed in 2013 after meeting at Ferenc Liszt Academy’s jazz course, and feature Gergely Nagy on guitar, Marcell Gyányi on bass, and Tamás Czirják on drums.
They recorded and uploaded their first demo (‘Monokini terror’) to Bandcamp in 2013, followed by a live EP recording in 2014 (‘Tilos radio session’). Later the same year, after becoming the first instrumental act ever to win the A38 Ship Talentometer talent contest, the band achieved national recognition. They performed at several successful shows, and recorded live sessions with psychedelic jazzrock newcomers Jü (who’s debut album was released on RareNoiseRecords) and Balázs Pándi (Venetian Snares, Merzbow, The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble, etc.).
The trio released their second studio ep (‘MAXREBO’) on 19th December 2014 through S*10 Records, and in 2015 recorded their second album. During the same year, also performed at a number of concerts, including opening for LA DISPUTE, SHIGETO and ELEKTRO GUZZI at their Budapest concerts.
Tamás Czirják - drums
Marcell Gyányi - bass
Gergely Nagy - guitar
