Filippou & Lucaciu
The dynamic collaboration between the Greek vibraphonist and the German-Romanian double bassist has led to an artistic partnership that transcends the constraints of rigid genre categorizations. Their musical research journey is based on a multitude of sources: from the intricate compositions of classical music from the 20th and 21st centuries to the spirited rhythms of jazz, and the evocative stories interwoven in the traditions of folklore. This joint sonic exploration surpasses the boundaries of predefined labels: the essence of their work lies in the realm of boundless creativity.
The intertwining of their unique backgrounds results in an exquisite sound tapestry, where the vibrancy of the Balkans flows together with the cosmopolitan influence of contemporary European music landscapes. Like a delicate thread of free improvisation, their performances unfold in an unwritten dance that reflects the very flow of life. In this tapestry, the notes flow like streams of emotions, merging and separating to capture moments of sorrow, joy, and the undefinable spaces in between.
The duo's explorations are characterized by a shared pursuit of personal expression. In a world defined by diverse influences, they create an auditory experience that is both timeless and contemporary – a testament to how musical traditions and innovations blend in the rhythmic core of human experience.
Short bio Evi Filippou
Evi Filippou (*1993) began playing drums at the age of 7. With a scholarship from the Athens Concert Hall, she completed her studies at the Volos Conservatory and moved to Berlin in 2011, where she continued her bachelor’s and then her master’s degree at the Hanns Eisler School of Music (BA and MA with honors). Additionally, Evi took jazz vibraphone lessons.
Her professional experience includes participation in orchestras and chamber music ensembles across Europe, as well as solo performances and duo collaborations (e.g., “ff duet” with Katerina Fotinaki, Filippou [&] Lucaciu with bassist Robert Lucaciu, BISOUS with Lara Alarcón). Active in the jazz scene, Filippou has collaborated with Chris Dahlgren, Arne Braun, Elias Stemeseder, Uli Kempendorff, and Angelika Niescier, among others. Furthermore, Evi is part of the n ï m Dance Company of Austrian choreographer Naïma Mazic.
Evi performs her own music and arrangements with her project inEvitable. The project's first album received the German Jazz Award for “Debut Album of the Year 2023.”
As a curator, Filippou has been advocating for diversity in jazz and the improvisation scene in Berlin since 2019 – with concert series such as Balance for Better (WdK 2019), This is Not a Women's Concert Series (ZigZag Jazzclub, 2021), and together with Jacobien Vlasman the Bitches Brew Festival (House of Music 2021, Gretchen 2022).
Music theater also constitutes a significant part of her artistic life. She participates in numerous music theater productions (including at the New Workshop of the Berlin State Opera, at Rimini Protokoll, Hauen und Stechen Music Theater Collective, DNT Weimar).
Since 2016, Evi has also been teaching at Berlin primary schools, supported by “Vincentino e.V. – Culture Strengthens Children in Berlin.”
Constantly occupied with the coexistence of composition and improvisation, precision and authentic personal expression, Evi resides and works in Berlin.
Short bio Robert Lucaciu
Robert Lucaciu is a versatile musician who has established himself as a key figure in the German jazz scene in recent years. Notably, he collaborates with vibraphonist and percussionist Evi Filippou, as well as with his sextet Fallen Crooner. He shares a creative approach to jazz and free improvisation with Filippou. The duo is characterized by a unique musical chemistry. In the sextet Fallen Crooner, Lucaciu explores themes such as masculinity and humor with musicians from Cologne and Berlin.
In addition to these projects, Lucaciu is also active as a sought-after sideman in various European band projects. His musical spectrum ranges from contemporary jazz to classical music to experimental sounds. Lucaciu has been awarded multiple times for his work, including the Leipzig Jazz Young Talent Award and the Kathrin Prize. His influence can be heard on over 20 albums, and his concert tours have taken him to more than 30 countries around the world.
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