SAMEKA & Strings

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The quintet captures the 1970s fusion sound, but at the same time sounds completely contemporary. In fragile, transparent passages, Sameka sounds like the deconstruction of a historical Western era, until oriental rhythms allow the events to float over towards world music. Or into the spherical with the electric aerophone of saxophonist Daniel Buch - just as Sameka also likes to oscillate between complex rhythms and unison lines. Electric bassist Simon Zauels founded the band five years ago, and in 2021 it received a grant, with the help of which and with guest oud player Hesham Hamra it recorded its first album full of original compositions for Mons Records. "Great respect for tradition and at the same time a high degree of originality" is how "Jazz in Europe" described this debut. As a finalist in the Future Sounds Contest, Sameka performed at the Leverkusen Jazz Days in the fall of 2022. The following March, Sameka embarked on their first international tour, which took them to Taiwan to share their music with a new audience. On July 14, 2023, the quintet performed at the famous Jazzopen Festival in Stuttgart. At the beginning of the year, Sameka entered into a new partnership with Timezone Records and is happy to release their second album under this renowned label. The new work is entitled "Sameka & Strings - Merlin's Journey" and saw the light of day on May 31, 2024. The album promises a unique fusion of sound worlds, as it features a string quartet and once again the oud player Hesham Hamra. To celebrate the release, the band undertook an exclusive album release tour in Taiwan in March. This gave fans the opportunity to experience the melodies of "Merlin's Journey" live before the album officially went on sale. Tickets will be on sale until 17:30 on the day of the concert. Remaining tickets may still be available at the box office.

Line-up

Tobias Frohnhöfer
Simon Zauels
Antoine Spranger
Patrick Baumann
Hesham Hamra
Daniel Buch
Viola Joke Flecijn
Asya Thoma
Ada Schwengebecher
Chiara Maria Mohr

Eintritt: 28,00 EUR
Ermäßigt: 12,00 EUR

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