Biography
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Years Active
2011 – present (14 years)
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Founded In
Brussels, Belgium
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Members
- Axel Gilain
- Clément Nourry
- Fred Becker
- Ivan Tirtiaux
- Jordi Grognard
Yôkaï is a band from Brussels, Belgium, established in 2011 and boasting a line-up of 8 multi-instrumentalists out of various jazz, rock and improvisation scenes. Initially heavily inspired by ethio-jazz, their psychedelic soup has since integrated heavier dosis of 'afro-kraut' distortions and layers of retro-future synths. Yôkaï’s live performances tend to give an ever larger space to improvisation and exploration, making each show unique.
The band released their eponymous début EP in 2015 and has released two full-length albums, another EP and a string of singles since.
Personnel: Frédéric Becker (baritone and alto saxophone), Jordi Grognard (clarinet, bass clarinet, tenor saxophone, flute), Eric Bribosia (Fender Rhodes, keyboards), Yannick Dupont (drums, percussion), Louis Evrard (drums), Axel Gilain (electric bass, double bass, Moog synth), Clément Nourry (electric guitar), Ivan Tirtiaux (electric guitar).
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