Cover art by Chantal Meng
OUI049 : Háromlábú / Helix
'Helix' is the debut album of Háromlábú and revolves around the constant spiral that shapes the album’s core. Háromlábú explores its extremes within a narrative that seeks balance between opposites: open/closed, wide/narrow, refined/raw, smooth/rough… Inspiration comes from various sources: Fly Trio, Mark Helias’ Open Loose, Thomas Strønen, Ben Sluijs, Olivier Messiaen, Erwin Schulhoff, Claude Debussy… but also from fascinations such as the rhythm of spoken language and the spatiality of sound.
Háromlábú consists of Adia Vanheerentals (saxophone), Adriaan Campo (double bass), and Juri Jansen (drums). A versatile improviser, a classical double bassist, and an architect come together to create music that unites them while intentionally pushing their boundaries. Somewhere at the intersection of their different worlds, a distinctive sound and unique identity emerge, unconstrained by genre.
The album was recorded in January 2024 by Koen Gisen at Studio La Patrie (Ghent) and mastered by Karel De Backer.
Adriaan Campo:
Adriaan Campo wears many hats. With degrees in classical bass, but also in engineering, he currently conducts research at LUCA School of Arts and the Institute of Psychoacoustics and Electronic Music at Ghent University. His research explores the interplay between motor learning, musical performance, and health. Initially drawn to classical music, Adriaan fell in love with the rich and ever-evolving narrative of jazz while living in New York. His diverse background and musical foundation shape his playing and compositions, which blend elements of classical music, bebop, and scientific insight.
Juri Jansen:
Juri Jansen (°1989) has been active as a drummer and composer since 2003 in an eclectic range of musical and (music) theater projects. His work often resides at the intersection of styles: psychedelic rock, IDM with hybrid drums, spoken word, (music) theater, traditional and contemporary jazz, electro-acoustic improvisation, and sleep concerts.
Juri’s development as an architect relates to his evolution as a musician. Increasingly, his focus as a musician shifts towards improvisation and the spatiality of sound. Context—whether spatial or socio-psychological—is a central theme in his work. Additionally, his compositions originate from specific fascinations and take the form of a kind of design research. These unconventional compositions are visual, providing structure, direction, and space for improvisation.
Adia Vanheerentals:
Adia Vanheerentals works as a saxophonist in diverse contexts. In recent years, she formed the jazz/improv bands Bodem, Waarlijk, and Vanheerentals/Beeckaert/Lasure. With Bodem, she is preparing to release a second album, followed by a tour through Flanders and Brussels. She also performs in the dance production Change of Plans by Femke Gyselinck and collaborates as a sidewoman in bands such as Klinck Trio, Fanfaar Fatal, Jazz Ellendelingen, and the Anaïs Vijgen Quintet. Recently, Adia has been exploring solo improvisation, combining playful melodies with calm, meditative breathing, as featured on her album Here are 5 reasons to meditate, released by Ultra Eczema.
Digital release on the 7th of January.
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