An Pierlé Quartet
The An Pierlé Quartet (APQ) operates at the intersection of jazz, pop, and improvisation. Featuring young jazz musicians Hendrik Lasure and Casper Van De Velde, combined with experienced pop, jazz, and improvisation musicians An Pierlé and Koen Gisen, APQ forms an adventurous and close-knit collective.
The An Pierlé Quartet (APQ) operates at the intersection of jazz, pop, and improvisation. Featuring young jazz musicians Hendrik Lasure and Casper Van De Velde, combined with experienced pop, jazz, and improvisation musicians An Pierlé and Koen Gisen, APQ forms an adventurous and close-knit collective.
The band is known for its intense live experience, in which composed songs with poignant lyrics seamlessly transition into freedom and the joy of playing. With a strong stage presence and a natural connection with the audience, APQ is equally at home performing at major festivals and in intimate venues.
With the albums *Wiga Waga* and *Ultimate Survival*, both of which received critical acclaim, the quartet reaffirms its unique and constantly evolving musical signature.
APQ is not a fixed entity, but a movement—an emotional journey that unfolds anew each time.
An Pierlé: vocals & piano/synth, Hendrik Lasure: keys, Koen Gisen: bass clarinet/sax, Casper Van de Velde: drums
