BAND
The musicians of Free Elements have known each other for over two decades and have already played in different line-ups, such as l’arc six, iNK or Jazzfeel. The ensemble’s name stands for openness to different musical styles: jazz, pop, classical and world music etc.
The original compositions are carried by wide melodic arcs over gripping, hypnotic grooves, creating wide spaces for improvisations. So every concert becomes an unrepeatable event. The location of the concert always has a significant influence on what happens in music - so be curious to see what the musicians are inspired to play!
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„This is an acoustic fiction, an open music-making which feeds all the atmospheres, patterns and melodies. They play without having to prove anything to anyone. Solid, bouncy grooves, familiar and exotic sounds grow with great relaxation which immediately carries over to the listener. Music to dance to at home. Music for driving in good weather. Music to let the clouds pass by.“
THOMAS RÜDIGER
// drums
Born in 1969, lives in Wittenberg.
Drummer and percussionist in various ensembles.
Teacher at several music schools.
Feels at home in almost every musical style.
RENE KUTSCHMANN
// bass
Born in 1971, lives in Dessau.
Plays bass and double bass in various ensembles.
Whether as a soloist or in a band - he stands for good music.
JÖRG NAUMANN
// saxophones, flutes
born 1966,
lives in Dessau.
Saxophonist, flutist, songwriter, optician.
Performed in various formations (jazz, pop, improvised and world music).
Numerous CD and radio productions.
CENK ERBINER
// viola
Internationally renowned violist for new music and world music.
Member of the Anhaltische Philharmonie Dessau since 2010.
Uniquely combines elements of classical, jazz, world and electronic music with the colors of his oriental origins.
FALK RÖSKE
// perc
Born in '61,
South Slope.
Percussionist, music therapist.
Concerts in various formations, solo projects, drum workshops.
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