Infinity can evoke an overwhelming feeling. A sense of freedom or, conversely, of fear. Your understanding of infinity grows with your view of the world from childhood. These questions are the starting point of the music Kika made for her latest album with her Large Ensemble called (In)finity. The music is supported by a light installation by designer Sander Hagelaar. In the interaction between music and light, the musicians and Sander depict and visualise the themes of transience, infinity and the human perception of time.
In the current composition of the Large Ensemble, Sprangers looks even more for the player behind the instrument. Her Large Ensemble includes some of the most outspoken soloists of the Dutch jazz scene representing the unique and strong sound of the young generation. Kika excels in her compositions for this chamber jazz line-up with the perfect blend of vocals with horns, while giving room for the momentum in which the musicians flourish in improvisations.
Anna Serierse vocals, Marit van der Lei vocals, Nina Rompa vocals, Liva Dumpe vocals, Kika Sprangers saxophone, Qisheng Zheng flute, Alistair Payne trumpet, Mete Erker tenor sax/bass clarinet, Nabou Claerhout trombone, Koen Schalkwijk piano/wurlitzer, William Barrett bass, Wouter Kühne drums