V.A. Traces Du Hasard

This album came together through a series of coincidences. It captures a recording session from 1994 featuring Kris Vanderstraeten, Daniel Duchamp, and Luis Ferin. The session, long forgotten, resurfaced 30 years later when it was rediscovered in an old DAT tape archive. Initially unrecognized, the tape began with a recording of passing cars, captured from a Brussels balcony at the time. This ambient sound was seamlessly integrated as an intro to the musical session that followed. The quality of both the recording and the performance proved to be exceptionally good, making it a rediscovered gem. The session marked a refreshing collaboration with musicians from a jazz and free improvisation background, leading to lasting friendships.

Kris Vanderstraeten: Drums, percussion, sounds, electronics Daniel Duchamp: Double bass, (prepared) cornet, effects Luis Ferin: Soprano sax, electric guitar Timo VAN Luijk: Autoharp, percussion, sounds, effects