Jokers (Live at Bimhuis)

Vincent Peirani - Jokers (Live at Bimhuis)

CD / digital

Vincent Peirani accordion, accordina 
Frederico Casagrande guitar 
Ziv Ravitz drums 

Vincent Peirani, a pivotal figure in contemporary jazz, takes on the role of the Joker. Deriving inspiration from the jester — an archetype since medieval times — Peirani has put together a group of “wild cards”: Ziv Ravitz on drums and Federico Casagrande on guitar, musicians with a total readiness to throw themselves into any musical challenge. Not only do Jokers transcend genres as they blend jazz, rock and improvisation with disconcerting ease, each of them can also shapeshift as the music requires from a dazzling soloist into an ideally supportive ensemble player. 

“Live at Bimhuis” is more than just an album; it’s a plunge in Peirani’s world of playfulness and derring-do. Every track is an adventure, a game of perspectives in which the accordion, often thought of as an instrument on the fringes, is revealed as a many-levelled threat. Peirani's music is both joyful and mischievous. He may give a sly smile to the spirit of the Joker, but he also delivers musical reflection of real depth.

Recorded in the intimacy and buzziness of Amsterdam’s iconic Bimhuis, the album captures the very essence of great improvised music. It is as if every note that resounds gives cause to celebrate — the wonderful creativity and artistic freedom of this extraordinary trio.

Credits:
Produced by Amélie Salembier & Vincent Peirani/ Yes les Guy´zz 
Recorded live at Bimhuis, Amsterdam, on October 13th 2023 
Cover Art by Alice Thibault 
Design by Siggi Loch