The making of Yuri Honing Wired Paradise
A unique electric rock group
For years saxophonist Yuri Honing has been considered one of the main representatives of European jazz, a/o as a result of his Yuri Honing Trio with Tony Overwater (bass) and Joost Lijbaart (drums).
In 2005-2006 Yuri Honing starts a new group: Yuri Honing Wired Paradise and he sets a new goal in his yet impressive career. Two important influences determine the new sound: harmony and electricity, presented by guitarist Frank Möbus. This remarkable German guitarist has gained a cult status in the international music scene, also thanks to the accomplishments of his trio Der Rote Bereich. At the instance of Yuri Honing, Tony Overwater has added ‘electricity’ to his art as well. Bass guitar, many plugs, cords and pedals introduce new forms of expression on top of the passionate and intense playing of this acclaimed bass player. Joost Lijbaart, friend through thick and thin, is Yuri Honing’s indispensable rhythmic alter ego. With his innovative playing Lijbaart is the driving power on the one hand, and on the other hand the ever-alert sparring partner.
In the summer of 2006 a second guitarist, Paul Jan Bakker (Dutch rock acts: Kane, Anouk and Seven) joined the group, providing the final touch to Yuri Honing Wired Paradise. In summer 2007 the second CD will be released. |
 |
Selection of press quotes
Temptation reviewed
***** Five star review: it’s the sovereign combinations of jazz, pop, avantgarde and world influences, that make this recording one of the most exciting sessions in years
(Fünf Sterne CD-Besprechung: es sind diese souveränen Vernetzungen von Jazz, Pop, Avantgarde und Weltmusik-Einflüssen, die diese Aufnahme schon jetzt zu einer der spannendsten Sessions des Jahres machen)
- FonoForum, Germany
***** Five star review: the quartet mixes an extraordinary cocktail
(Fünf Sterne CD-Besprechung: das Quartett mischt einen besonderen Cocktail)
Stereo, Germany
This CD is a party for mind and ears
(Een feest voor geest en oor, deze cd)
- Parool, The Netherlands
The remarkable thing about Temptation are the atmosphere and the influences, that so far have not existed yet in this combination and that make the music really unique (.....) for everyone to enjoy
(Auffällig an Temptation sind Stimmungen und Einflüsse, die in dieser Form sonst nicht vorkommen und die Musik durchaus einzigartig machen ..... für jeden Musikliebhaber zugänglich)
- Jazzpodium, Germany
I never knew one could ‘funk’ so beautifully slowly (....) not to be compared with anything
(Nooit geweten dat je zo mooi traag kunt funken.....met niets te vergelijken)
- Heaven, Belgium & The Netherlands
Incredibly relaxed, self-asured music, that knows what it wants, without being apodictic
(Eine unglaublich entspannte, selbstsichere Musik, die weiss was sie will, aber niemals apodiktisch daherkommt)
- Jazzthing, Germany
It's breath-taking how beautiful some bands can sound
(Wat kunnen sommige bands toch adembenemend mooi klinken)
- Volkskrant, The Netherlands
The more you listen to Wired Paradise, the more you discover
(Je öfter man Wired Paradise hört, desto mehr Sachen entdeckt man)
- Jazzthetik, Germany
He brings paradise right into your living-room
(Hij brengt het paradijs in je huiskamer)
- Telegraaf, The Netherlands
Rock-like phrasing and high transparency make this recording so special
(Rocknahe Phrasierungen und hohe Transparenz machen diese Aufnahmen so besonders)
- Leipziger Volkszeitung, Germany
Exciting narrative music
(Spannende, verhalende muziek)
- Algemeen Dagblad, The Netherlands
Temptation is a different kind of jazz (....) often still, sometimes rough, but always intruiging
(Temptation is andere jazz ..... vaak rustig, some ruig, maar steeds boeiend)
- Gelderlander, The Netherlands
Honing has mastered this language perfectly!
(Diese Sprache beherrscht Honing perfekt!)
- Digitale Jazz Zeitung, Germany
An intense and intimate blend (....) it's beautiful there
(Een intense en intieme versmelting .... het is daar prachtig)
- Financieele Dagblad, The Netherlands
A delicacy, that brings new aspects everytime you listen to it
(Eine Delikatesse, die beim wiederholten Anhören immer neue Facetten aufschimmern läßt)
- Online Musik Magazine, Germany
The compositions and improvisations are honest, lived through, thought out and, alternately, beautiful and alarming
(De composities en improvisaties zijn integer, doorleefd, doordacht en, afwisselend, mooi en verontrustend)
- Revolver, The Netherlands
Splendid!
(Prachtig!)
- Brabants Dagblad, The Netherlands
An intruiging record (....) like a paradisiacal epic poem of contemplation and discovery
(Een intrigerende plaat .... als een paradijselijk epos van beschouwing en ontdekking)
- Jazzflits, The Netherlands
Refreshing and alarming, beautiful and exciting
(Verkwikkend en onrustmakend, mooi en spannend)
- Jazz Up, The Netherlands
A succesful and very exciting result
(Een geslaagd en erg spannend resultaat)
- Draai Om Je Oren, The Netherlands
The CD makes you curious for a live performance of the group
(De cd maakt nieuwsgierig naar de live-prestaties van deze groep)
- Limburger, The Netherlands
A beautiful double-CD
(Een mooie dubbelaar)
- Leeuwarder Courant, The Netherlands
|
