Fred Frith & Susana Santos Silva / The Rising Moon (ligconcerts) 13-03-25

do 13 mrt '25

These are two recumbent concerts - where we roll out the carpets and have the opportunity to sit on poufs. Sit down on mats and cushions in front of or in the middle of the band in a barely lit room.

The darkness acts as a magnifying glass for the smallest details. You become aware of your own breathing, every tiny movement and sound in and around the room. In this cocoon, you disconnect from the outside world and the sense of time and place disappears.

We provide rugs and low poufs, feel free to bring something extra comfortable yourself.

“The long sound of unstopping life welcomed into this sweet intricate moment.” Tim Hodgkinson
“Darkly spirited conversation of deep introspection and cathartic exorcism; magnificent!” Squidco

Fred Frith & Susana Santos Silva

This duo was written in the stars. Fred Frith is a musical nomad through and through. With his idiosyncratic, contrary rock, he has taken electric guitar music into new territory, carried by fascinating friendships with Robert Wyatt (Soft Machine) and Bill Laswell (Masacre) or John Zorn and Iva Bittovà. He does not let himself be held back by expectations, but looks at what can emerge in the moment. Sounds like an ideal partner for Portuguese trumpeter Susana Santos Silva. Every time she plays in Ghent (with Lama, De Beren Gieren, Kaja Draksler, ...) she provides that extra bit of magic.

This tour is a chance for Fred and Susana to further develop their deep relationship and explore the infinite potential of a rather unusual instrumental combination.

Fred Frith & Susana Santos Silva
Fred Frith (elektrische gitaar), Susana Santos Silva (trompet)

Meditative impro

The improvising collective The Rising Moon has an unusual approach. Led by guitarist Willem Heylen (aki, Cinema Paradiso, among others), on the one hand they focus on meditative music with slowly evolving carpets of sound and subtle textures that slowly immerse you in sound. On the other hand, they opt for an unusual positioning of musicians and audience, in a spatial soundscape.

The project grew out of jam sessions with various musicians with a common goal: to immerse oneself in sound, looking for exploration of atmospheres and textures. After a long break, the project is revived with a brand new lineup.

The Rising Moon
Willem Heylen (guitar), Hanne De Backer (baritone saxophone, bass clarinet), Stan Maris (accordion), Ruben De Maesschalck (bass guitar), Jonas Boutsen (drums, percussion)

About the new Rising Moon

The essence remains: the musicians, all young adventurers at the forefront of young jazz and improvisation, are committed to meditation. With patient improvisations that lead the listener completely into a gentle world of sound.

Playing with positions makes the experience even more special. What if the band does not stand on a stage in front of the audience? What if you allow the musicians to play around the audience, or even to move during the performance?

As a listener, you are "in the sound", which means you will experience the music much more intensely.

a JazzLab Tour Each season, JazzLab Impulse honors an unusual, ambitious project that receives additional support. Season 2024-'25's laureate is The Rising Moon. © Laure-Anne Iserief