Described as “the best live band of the Western hemisphere” according to several music critics, the Belgian group Dans Dans (consisted of Bert Dockx, Fred Lyenn Jacques, and Steven Cassiers) has been playing together for a decade. Dans Dans blurs the lines between jazz and rock. They use improvisation as the main fuel for their songs. Such is the case with their upcoming sixth album known simply as “6.” It was completed after just two days in the studio. The group has described its new collection as its “most spontaneous, most ‘punk’ album to date.” It brings together inspiration from far-out sources like psychedelic blues, space rock, and film noir soundtracks and masterfully unites them with jazz. The trio from Antwerp is one of the most exciting groups in the European jazz scene and is one of the main representatives of the new wave of jazz from Belgium. To experience the massive stage energy of Dans Dans with their hard and breathtaking performances, make sure to be at Akbank Sanat on September 28.
Bert Dockx: Guitar
Fred Lyenn Jacques: Bass, baritone guitar, synthesizer
Steven Cassiers: Drums, percussions, synthesizer