Aka Moon - Opus 111 - Amazing live concert (Dec. 2020)

[Poisoned Youth]

Wow this is a real treat. The album itself is one of Aka Moon's best works, but watching it live, expanded, and with great energy is jaw dropping. If you can't get through it all, at least watch the first 30 minutes.

With a unique, recognizable sound that reveals new harmonies and takes adventurous rhythmic paths, Aka Moon is one of the most remarkable groups on the Belgian jazz scene.

For their critically acclaimed latest album ‘Opus 111’, the legendary trio joins forces with Congolese singer Fredy Massamba, old companion Fabian Fiorini on piano and Portuguese rising star, accordionist João Barradas. Together, the group liberates Beethoven’s mythical sonata from its classical constraints and immerse it in jazz.

On December 15th 2020, the band was welcomed by BOZAR for a unique live-streamed concert from the Henry Le Boeuf Great Hall, offering a special musical closure on a tumultuous year.

Setlist:
00:17​ Sonate 32
08:55​ Chindila
21:40​ She Talks to Beethoven
31:10​ Watumbu
37:10​ Beyond Lands
50:00​ The Melancholia of L.
59:50​ Bee Is Black
1:10:10​ Lichnowsky Cadenza
1:15:28​ Mr Joy
1:23:16​ Opening 1.1.1.
1:27:42​ The Black Spaniard

AKA MOON
Fabrizio Cassol: alto saxophone, compositions
Michel Hatzigeorgiou: Fender bass
Stéphane Galland: drums
with
Fredy Massamba: vocals
João Barradas: accordion & synth accordion
Fabian Fiorini: piano

[Polypet]

I do love these guys! What a treat. Thanks

[JKL2000]

Wow, thanks! Just threw this up on the big screen and it's great!

That electric accordion thing is cool!