Orchestra Nazionale della Luna

Founded by Kari Ikonen (Finland) and Manuel Hermia (Belgium), the Orchestra Nazionale della Luna is a modern quartet rooted in the jazz tradition as well as inspired by all the horizons of our vast world. On top of their piano and saxophone, the moog and the bansuri expand the field of a classic quartet by inviting sounds from Indian and Arabic music, as well as electronic effects.

Piano and sax are supported by an intense rhythmic complicity between bassist Sébastien Boisseau (France) and drummer Teun Verbruggen (Belgium), who share with the soloists a knack for rhythmic and melodic jousting. An intoxicating swing rocked by modernism, occasionally with a spiritual depth and an almost Fellinian, quirky humor turns this Orchestra Nazionale della Luna into a unique musical meteorite. Exploring the balance between composition and improvisation, acoustic and electronic sounds, order and chaos, their new repertoire questions the social disruptions caused by new technologies and AI. Their third album will be released in 2024 by both BMC (digital/cd) and Igloo (vinyl).