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Dutch trio Under the Surface bring their startlingly spontaneous voice,
guitar and percussion sounds to The Globe in Newcastle on Sunday 12th December
following a successful concert on Tyneside in 2019.
Formed in 2015 as part of the Dutch initiative Beaux Jazz, which
offers
young musicians the freedom to explore new approaches, the trio was the idea of
vocalist Sanne Rambags, a winner of the Conservatorium Talent Award. Still in
her early twenties at the time, Rambags chose to work with two experienced
musicians, guitarist Bram Stadhouders and drummer-percussionist Joost Lijbaart
in an adventurous line-up that creates music largely in the moment.
Known for their work with Norwegian singer Sidsel Endresen, ice music
pioneer Terje Isungset and leading Dutch saxophonist Yuri Honing, Stadhouders
and Lijbaart brought their creative powers to bear on Rambags’ recitations of
poetry and singing of songs that has been described as “calling up the spirits
of ancient souls from folklore.”
The trio’s totally distinctive musical style has won admirers across the
world through appearances at major festivals in Mali, Mexico, China, Norway,
India and the Netherlands.
Their two albums to date (a third is due in early 2022) have brought
critical acclaim. Nederlands Dagblad described their work as “powerful music
without compromise” and Hi Fi Magazine noted “The excellent recording quality
makes the “reading” of this music an intellectual and emotional pleasure.”
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“From the moment we first played together I thought there was a special chemistry between the three of us,” says Lijbaart. “That’s continued through many international tours and now, following a break from live work due to Covid when we were able to record some new music, we’re really looking forward to getting back to the stage and back on the road in England.”
December Tour Dates:
Saturday 11: Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham
Sunday 12: The Globe, Newcastle
Monday 13: Widcombe Social Club, Bath
Wednesday 15: Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham
Thursday 16: Harwich Arts & Heritage Centre, Harwich
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