The fabulous talent-studded programme includes no less than five of the most dazzling exponents of the squeezebox. They have all made a huge contribution to advancing the cause of the diatonic accordion, each in their own sphere: trad, folk, liscio, Irish music, jazz, film scores – the list goes on and on.
In common with the characters pervading the imaginary universe of the Japanese, these players have succeeded in combining a variety of styles to create a bold and expressive musical experience. Ingeniously melodic, brilliantly tonal, an invitation to savour an intimate atmosphere or relish a session of wild dancing: these musicians with an impressive list of credentials offer us a spectacular and extremely beguiling event.
Sushi time (Riccardo Tesi)
January sun (Markku Lepistö)
New years end (David Munnelly)
Gemika (Kepa Junkera)
Il sogno di Fellini (Simone Bottasso)
Herfst (David Munnelly)
Tarantella rouge & noir (Riccardo Tesi)
Kuru (Markku Lepistö)
Lisbao (Kepa Junkera)
Getting lost in Bagdad (Simone Bottasso)
David Munnelly (IRL) diatonic accordion
Riccardo Tesi (IT) organetto diatonico
Simone Bottasso (IT) organetto, electronics
Kepa Junkera (EUS) trikitixa, perkusioak
Markku Lepistö (FIN) kolmerivinen haitari