Smandem at MESS Harderwijk

Amsterdam based SMANDEM. proves that an
incredible skill set and an openminded approach
causes genre distinctions to blur into pure
energy. Inspired by the likes of Herbie Hancock,
Christian Scott and Wayne Shorter as well as
Travis Scott and Drake, the four-friend-strong
collective produces a sound that is deeply rooted
into the jazz tradition, yet it doesn’t restrain
to any style boundaries or formal etiquette. They
strive forward and explore ways to marry their
delicate ability with present-day popular music.
With a strong friendship at core, their dynamic...

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Amsterdam based SMANDEM. proves that an
incredible skill set and an openminded approach
causes genre distinctions to blur into pure
energy. Inspired by the likes of Herbie Hancock,
Christian Scott and Wayne Shorter as well as
Travis Scott and Drake, the four-friend-strong
collective produces a sound that is deeply rooted
into the jazz tradition, yet it doesn’t restrain
to any style boundaries or formal etiquette. They
strive forward and explore ways to marry their
delicate ability with present-day popular music.
With a strong friendship at core, their dynamic
live-show effortlessly accelerates from lush harmonies
into colorful mixtures of dense rhythms
and fierce improvisation. Including features by
Herbie Hancock flutist Elena Pinderhughes
(USA) and NL based talent Pink Oculus, their
debut EP called ‘Self-Titled.’ - set to release on
Super-Sonic Records early 2021 - exemplifies
best what this free-spirited mandem is up to.

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