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SPLUNGE: Album release tour announced
The album, which symbolizes a plunge into our creative waters and has therefore been named “Splunge,” will be released on May 10, 2024. We will celebrate this with the first concert of our Dutch release tour, at the beautiful venue LantarenVenster in our home city of Rotterdam. It would be great to see as many fans as possible at this album-presentation concert; it will not only be a beautiful concert but also a party (with DJ afterwards)! Should May 10 not be convenient, no worries. The tour list offers many possibilities. Check our agenda for locations and tickets.
NSSQ goes to Sweden
We are thrilled to announce that we’re hitting the road for a spectacular tour in Sweden! We are also being featured in the renowned Swedish music magazine, Lira Musikmagasin.
Here are the tour dates – mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable groovy experience:
- 28/11 Jazz i Halmstad
- 29/11 Lidköpings Konsertförening
- 30/11 Vänersborgs Musikförening
- 01/12 Musik i Lerum
- 02/12 L`Jazz i Ljungskile
- 04/12 Wauxhall Jazz (supporting Göteborg Jazz Orchestra)
A massive shoutout to the incredible teams behind the scenes – Knutpunkt & Injazz – for flawlessly organizing this tour. It wouldn’t have been possible without your dedication and hard work. We also extend our gratitude to the supporters who make our musical journey possible: Europe Jazz Network Green Pilot Tours and Fonds Podiumkunsten / Performing Arts Fund NL.
NSSQ needs your support – Crowdfunding announcement
Thank you for being a part of our incredible journey over the past six years.
During this time we have released several EP’s, and each one served as a moment of reflection on our musical path as a string quartet outside the box. It all started with hanging some mics in a kitchen in Berlin in 2017 where we recorded the EP ‘Kitchen Sessions‘, followed by ‘Feldwerk‘ in 2018. In 2019, we recorded the EP ‘Songs for Flying’ with Roland Satterwhite. Despite pandemic challenges, we proudly released the album ‘Electric Amazigh‘ in 2021, our first collaboration with friend and Canary Islands guitarist Javier Infante.
Now, we look to the future and we are thrilled to announce the upcoming release of our first full-length and entirely original debut album! This milestone marks a significant achievement in our quartet’s career, as we’re bringing you a complete record brimming with original compositions written by all quartet members. The album is going to be recorded in December and scheduled to launch in May 2024 under 7 Mountain Records label. We’re excited to share that we have planned an album release tour in the Netherlands, starting in the very same month, with international concert dates to follow in the autumn.
The production of such an album comes with a big price tag, though. We’ve been fortunate to receive financial support from Sena Muziekproductiefonds, allowing us to kickstart the recording process in December. However, this is not enough to cover all the costs, such as studio rental, editing, mixing, artwork and PR. So we need your support!
Please visit our crowdfunding page by clicking the button below:
Your support means the world to us. We have been working hard for the last six years and we can’t thank you enough for still being part of the NSSQ family. If you can’t contribute financially, you can still help us by spreading our crowdfunding to your friends during the next 30 days to ensure we reach as many people as possible.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Yanna, Pablo, George & Thomas,
The NSSQ
4 November – Creative String Day
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable day of musical exploration on November 4th at Het Batavierhuis in Rotterdam. The “Creative String Day,” a one day spin-off of our Academy of Improvising Strings, is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a world of creativity, rhythm, and improvisation.
All intermediate and advanced violinists, violists, cellists, and double bass players are welcome, as well as teachers who want to explore an open-minded approach to music and their instrument. Previous experience with improvisation is not required!
Summer vibes!
Radar Festival in Varna
We are invited to play in Bulgaria for the first time! The Radar Festival takes place from the 3rd to the 6th of August in the beautiful city of Varna. We are invited to perform on August 4th as well as to give a masterclass, followed by another concert, at Ethno Fusion Fest in Veliko Tarnovo on the 6th of August.
NSSQ at Concertgebouw Amsterdam
We are honored to be invited to perform in the prestigious Concertgebouw Amsterdam as part of the Basement Sessions concert series. We’ll perform two concerts with music from our upcoming album. We can’t wait to see you in the audience!
North Sea Jazz meets North Sea String Quartet
We are thrilled to bring two exciting collaborations to the renowned North Sea Jazz Festival. On July 7th, we’ll join forces again with our friends from Trio Da Kali to perform music from their “Ladilikan” project. You can catch us at the “Madeira” stage at 15.30h. (If you can’t make it, another chance to hear us play together is the next day at the Brosella Festival in Brussels at 16:45h.)
Furthermore, we are delighted to announce that we’ll be collaborating with the incredibly talented Samora Pinderhughes, known for his soul-stirring compositions and dynamic performances. This concert will take place on July 9th at the “Missouri” stage at 15:30h. Here’s a taste of his music: Samora Pinderhughes: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
