Through encounter and spontaneous interaction, something new and exciting is sought—a moment when all the points connect and the music takes on a compelling form.
Those were the good days. The Chicago crew played in Belgrade many times, and Gutbucket were regulars in neighbouring Croatia. The guy from Delmark was sending CDs to Serbia. Ken Vandermark is still very regular in this area - last time he played with Macedonian band Svetlost. Related to your recent writings - Vandermark was always the perfect example of a musician open to European musicians and culture.
Thank you for this scene report from Belgrade, Nikola. I was also into Lonberg-Holm and Keefe Jackson and Gutbucket at the same time!
Those were the good days. The Chicago crew played in Belgrade many times, and Gutbucket were regulars in neighbouring Croatia. The guy from Delmark was sending CDs to Serbia. Ken Vandermark is still very regular in this area - last time he played with Macedonian band Svetlost. Related to your recent writings - Vandermark was always the perfect example of a musician open to European musicians and culture.