A Novel of Anomaly (Schaerer | Biondini | Kalima | Niggli)

These four gentlemen each have their own handwriting and varying stylistic roots, and together, create music that is prickling, fresh, but nevertheless, familiar. There is a poetry to their performance, whether the jazzy Italianità of Biondini duets with the cool of Kalima’s electronically modulated plucks, or Niggli creates a tribal momentum as Schaerer mischievously scats in his own inimitable way. By twists and turns there is soulful heart, explosive fun and extraordinary skill in their shows.

This foursome was gathered together by Andreas Schaerer. This Swiss vocalist is in a league of his own when it comes to vocal improvisation, combining skills from the avant-garde, beatboxing and opera. As a youngster, Luciano Bondini became world champion of the classical accordion, and he has developed his own blend of jazz, folk and avant-garde. Finnish guitarist Kalle Kalima plays and composes for the NDR Big band and drummer Lucas Niggli is known from avant-jazz bands such as Steamboat Switzerland.