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Jana Koubková - Smrt standardizmu


Band members

Roman Hampacher (kytara), Jana Koubková (zpěv), Jan Červenka (bicí)

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History

Smrt standardizmu! (Death to Standardism!) is a new project that is entirely at odds with the traditional jazz. And if any standard repertoire actually does appeal, it will be in non-standard design. The project crystallized for a long time. One of the final impulses for its creation was the singer's decision to issue a book of her own texts and insights in 2014. The book, prepared for the occasion of her seventieth birthday will be accompanied by CD with selected texts. For their rendition Jana Koubková invited guitarist Roman Hampacher and drummer Jan Červenka. This gave rise to an unusual trio, in which the singer is introduced in a much more subtle and at the same time rawer positions and in musically excellent way  it lets the lyrics stand out.

The new set actually reflects a bit harsher view of life. Jana Koubková is much closer to the blues and chanson here, individual compositions are significantly song-like, music serves more to the text, everything is rawer, without unnecessary notes. The current trio offers a new sound expression. Roman Hampacher uses electro-acoustic guitar instead of electric, layering sounds in loops and creating new musical colors, Jan Červenka in addition to the classic drum kit uses a variety of percussion instruments - from cajon to ancient chimes. Everything is most appropriate so that the power of Koubková´slyrics can stand out, together with her wide range of voice positions, from inner passages to free jazz storm.