DISSIDENT by Adán Mizrahi

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Adán Mizrahi - Double Bass & Compositions
Ben Van Gelder - Alto Sax
Natalio Sued - Tenor Sax
Teis Semey - Guitar
Tijn Jans - Drums

Special Guests:
George Dumitriu - Guitar on 3
Marcos Baggiani - Drums on 7

Containing Argentinean textures and traditional rhythm influences, 20th century “classical music” ideas, deep grooves, and free improvisation would land this record in the overall genre of “contemporary jazz.” It’s fusion music in the sense that it takes elements from different worlds and puts them together to create new, well-conceived music with clear influences and yet its own identity. The compositions are often contrasting in style with one another, whilst keeping a coherent aesthetic as a whole. These contrasts will probably lead to a favorite track depending on each listener’s taste. The kind of album that can satisfy the Jazz and Improvised Music enthusiast but also tickle the curiosity of others, like a Rock or World Music lover.

The ensemble is made up of musicians from different backgrounds and generations. This is true in many aspects. Not only is there a 20-year difference of age between the oldest and the youngest member but also their careers have been formed from various “schools” and literally varying hemispheres giving the overall sounds a richness that’s not often heard. It features the Argentina-born, Netherlands-living tenor saxophonist Natalio Sued and the Dutch alto saxophonist Ben Van Gelder - icons of two different generations and latitudes.

Adán had a late start and was a “mature student” during his Jazz and Classical studies at the Conservatory of Amsterdam where his varied influences included (but were not limited to) Contemporary Jazz, Free Improvisation, Argentinian Music, Blues, Rock, and more and represents the unity of Adán’s musical life.

With his beginnings rooted in blues guitar, he was active in several scenes in Buenos Aires from the late 90s throughout the 2000s. He played punk guitar at the iconic Cemento and was later a member of the Jazz and also the Tango scenes, now with the double bass, performing at virtually all Tango Saloons, opening the Buenos Aires Tango Festival and later touring Europe, getting to share a stage with the legendary bandoneonist Luis Stazo.

Once settled in Amsterdam, a strong, long-lasting collaboration with Natalio Sued was born.
Besides performing together frequently as a duet and a trio, they co-founded Antimufa together with other Argentinian members of the local improv scene. The quartet revisited the Argentinean Tango and Folklore songbook, subsequently performing original compositions, and was eventually joined by guest Martín Sued on bandoneón.

Here on this debut as a leader, Mizrahi allows any and all of the above to influence the compositions of DISSIDENT.

Mizrahi states that the choice of musicians came out of their affinity with the styles and good camaraderie. He wasn’t planning on a super-group, it just happened that way. In fact, when he decided to pursue a career in music he didn’t really envision having such a top-notch group of musicians playing his material, it just happened that way.

The double bass is always present without becoming dominant, with subtle inflections and suggestions that spark responses from the combo. A very elegant conversation happens within the framework provided by the compositions, which also share the understated beauty and intelligence.

It’s a very well-balanced recording, fresh without being superficial, adventurous without being pretentious.

Argentine-born, Netherlands-living bassist and composer.