Since 2014, the Ticino-based collective blue 2147 has been producing and promoting collaborative musical creations dedicated to improvisation, instant composition and interdisciplinarity.
Born out of an idea by pianist Gabriele Pezzoli and drummer Brian Quinn, the blue 2147 collective has involved musicians and performers active in Ticino, Switzerland, and across Europe in over 150 creations. Thanks to a long-standing partnership with the Six O’Clock concert series, it has also taken part in numerous events as house band and co-curator. The collective’s activities have given rise to the permanent projects Colossus of Rhodes, R:ED - with the special participation of Nils Petter Molvær - and RAUN, with the special participation of Arve Henriksen.
PEOPLE OF BLUE 2147 (SO FAR)
Alberto Ricca (Bienoise) - Anatole Buccella - Anna Hirsch - Arve Henriksen - Bianca Berger - Brian Quinn - Camilla Stanga - Cédric Gysler - Cori Nora - Dario Milan - Davide Merlino - Elia Anelli - Emanuel Rosenberg - Francesca Morandi - Francesco Rezzonico - Gabriele Pezzoli - Hannah Adriana Müller - Jakub Vejnar - Jul Dillier - Kadri Voorand - Kety Fusco - Lidia Regoli - Liina Saar - Mad Mantello - Maria Cortesi - Marino Peiretti - Mauro Fiero - Max De Aloe - Nils Petter Molvær - Nolan Quinn - Pascal Murer - Paul Butscher - Peedu Kaas - Pierre Kuthan - Raun Juurikas - Roberto Mucchiut - Roberto Pianca - Sara Oswald - Simon Boss - Simon Quinn - Sonia Loenne - Tiziano Tomasetti - Xavier Almeida - Zeno Gabaglio
COLLABORATION?
We are pleased to consider proposals for collaboration from individual musicians and artists, particularly in relation to our Six O’Clock sessions. Please note that we focus exclusively on co-productions dedicated on improvisation, instant composition and interdisciplinary performances.
As musicians and performers, we are fully aware of the challenging current situation regarding bookings for bands and musical projects. Unfortunately, the nature of our work means we are unable to consider this type of request. Thank you for your understanding.
Images
Courtesy of: Studio 5115, Stefano Galli, Roger Salem, Eesti Kontsert
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