Athens, GR based jazz-rock ensemble KEPLER IS FREE make expansive music that straddles the line between '70s soul-jazz, alternative hip-hop, and experimental electronica.
Very good fusion between jazz and greek traditional music, wich sounds so modern... amasing to discover these (almost) 50YO recordings only now ! napzmusic
This album has caused me to completely reapproach my left hand accordion playing in Balkan music. Lots of wonderful intensity and an incredible pocket between the percussionist and the synth player. Also love the kind of slow blast on Anastenariko! nahadoth
‘Streams’ is an excellent album of cinematic noir created live by rhythmic maestro Jan Van aka Yannis Angelolopoulos and the cream of Athens’ jazz and improvisational musicians. Funky, spacious and reflective, their unique fusion of contemporary improv jazz and laïkodimotiko (local, popular music) is a fine blend indeed. Ex-Friendly