The free jazz ensemble Nikolov-Ivanovic Undectet, led by pianist Vladimir Nikolov and drummer Srdjan Ivanovic, presents its third album "Dystopia".
The eleven-piece band combines Balkan and African traditions in ten new compositions that were created during the pandemic. The music combines sophisticated arrangements with profound emotions. The Nikolov-Ivanovic Undectet is an eleven-piece ensemble led by pianist Vladimir Nikolov and percussionist Srdjan Ivanovic. The band combines traditional and unconventional elements to create sophisticated, Balkan-inspired music that is emotionally and intellectually challenging. "Dystopia" is their third album, but also the first in a new, dynamic line-up that includes first-class musicians from France, Serbia, Macedonia and Bulgaria. It contains ten new compositions that were written during the pandemic and deal with themes such as freedom and dealing with extreme situations. The arrangements combine modern and traditional influences, including Balkan and African music. Vladimir Nikolov, born in 1979 in Skopje, Macedonia, began his musical career at the age of 14. He studied classical guitar and later jazz composition at the Amsterdam Conservatory. As an arranger, he has worked with world orchestras and conductors (Metropole Orchestra, BBC Radio Orchestra, Vince Mendoza, Jules Buckley). He orchestrated the music for the Oscar-winning film "The Artist" (2011) and the Grammy-winning arrangement of "All Night Long" by Jacob Collier (2020). He currently lives in Belgrade, Serbia. Srdjan Ivanovic, born in Sarajevo, Bosnia, fled to Athens, Greece in 1992. His musical roots go back to late-night sessions with his father's friends. He studied at the conservatories in Amsterdam and Utrecht, won several jazz competitions and was awarded a scholarship to study in New York City. Ivanovic lives in Paris and is the leader of his own band as well as the Blazin' Quartet and the rock world band Xenos.
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