NORTH SEA
STRING QUARTET

LP | 96k Music | 2021

Electric Amazigh ft. Javier Infante

Through eight fascinating pieces written by Javier Infante, influences from North African music (Berbers/Amazigans), Sephardic songs and contemporary jazz are intermingled. Likewise, the Dutch quartet pushes the rhythmic character of these songs through its rhythmic strength and innovative percussion sounds. At times, there seems to be a drummer in the room! The vast electric guitar and string solos give rise to a strong creative and experimental spirit, interspersing beautiful melodies with powerful rhythmic passages.

Javier Infante, born in Gran Canaria, has released many albums as a leader, co-leader and accompanist, and his work Solo Session has been nominated for Best Jazz Album at the Spanish Independent Music Awards. With several tours around the world behind him, his music is influenced by Canarian folklore, flamenco, free improvisation, African, jazz and European classical music tradition.

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Youtube URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ4iPWDvY74

One of our tightest tunes that we ever released, composed by our talented violinist, George Dumitriu! We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful audience that surrounded us and filled the atmosphere with their incredible energy.

Recorded at Batavierhuis on May 13, 2023 Special thanks to all the Batavierhuis crew.

Camera and editing by Felipe Pipi. 2nd Camera by Tijmen de Vries Sound mixing by Pablo Rodríguez.

Tour Dates

July 10, 2025

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Funchal Jazz 2025

Funchal

Portugal

July 13, 2025

Ambrose Akinmusire ft. North Sea String Quartet

North Sea Jazz Festival

Rotterdam

The Netherlands

July 23, 2025

NSSQ Workshop @ Jonge Strijkers Zomerkamp 2025

Nyenrode Business Universiteit

Breukelen

The Netherlands

January 30, 2026

North Sea String Quartet ft. Engegård Quartet

String Quartet Biennale Amsterdam

Amsterdam

The Netherlands