Lumpeks (FR/PL)
Lumpeks is a French-Polish quartet founded in 2018 by double bassist Sébastien Beliah. The group draws inspiration from Polish musical traditions, particularly those of the Radom region. With a strong background as a free improviser, Beliah formed the ensemble together with multi-talented singer and percussionist Olga Kozieł, and renowned European experimental musicians Louis Laurain (trumpet) and Pierre Borel (saxophone). Their music is a dynamic fusion of groove, mazurkas, polkas, and obereks, transformed into ecstatic improvisations. Lumpeks has released two critically acclaimed albums, featured in The Wire, The Quietus, and Ruch Muzyczny. The quartet has performed at notable festivals including Jazzfest Berlin, Jazzoffensive (Potsdam), Festival Meteo (Mulhouse), and Avant Art Festival (Wrocław).
https://umlautrecords.bandcamp.com/album/lumpeks