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'''Nicolas Kummert''' (born March 12, 1979) is a [[Belgium|Belgian]] [[jazz]] tenor [[saxophonist]]. He studied at the [[Brussels]] [[College or university school of music|conservatory]] with teachers [[Jeroen Van Herzeele]] and [[John Ruocco]]. He was also taught by [[Fabrizio Cassol]]. Kummert already won several prizes, e.g. the [[Golden Django]] for best young talent in [[2003]].
'''Nicolas Kummert''' (born March 12, 1979) is a [[Belgium|Belgian]] [[jazz]] singer and tenor [[saxophonist]].


== Biography ==
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In 2001 Kummert graduated at the [[Brussels]] [[College or university school of music|conservatory]] with teachers [[Jeroen Van Herzeele]] and [[John Ruocco]]. He was also taught by [[Fabrizio Cassol]]. Kummert already won several prizes, e.g. the [[Golden Django]] for best young talent in 2003.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.jazzinbelgium.com/person/nicolas.kummert | title=Nicolas Kummert | work=Biography | publisher=JazzinBelgium.com | accessdate=2017-01-05}}</ref>


He has played and recorded with musicians like the [[Alexi Tuomarila]] quartet, the group of Karl Jannuska, [[Jef Neve]]'s 'Groove Thing', Yves Peeters, Qu4tre and [[Pierre Van Dormael]]. He also worked with African singers like [[Manu Dibango]] and DJ's. In 2010 he released the first album with his group 'Nicolas Kummert Voices', together with Herve Samb and [[Nicolas Thys]]. They sing more poetic lyrics and recite in a setting of jazz improvisation and African grooves, funk and dubs. Among the songs are some covers, for example, of "Close to You" (the Carpenters) and "Monk's Dream" (Thelonious Monk).<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.jazzlabseries.be/seizoen-2010-2011/voices | title=Nicolas Kummert – Voices | language=Dutch | first=Geen | last=Evenementen | publisher=JazzlabSeries.be | accessdate=2017-01-05}}</ref>
Born in 1979, saxophonist Nicolas Kummert has performed in more than 30 countries worldwide. He graduated from the Koninklijk Conservatorium van Brussel in 2001 and in 2003 was awarded the Belgian Django d’Or for best young talent.


==Bands==
Playing with the Alexi Tuomarila Quartet he won international jazz contests in Granada, Avignon and Hoeilaart and recorded 3 CDs: ‘Voices of Pohjola’ (IGLOO), ‘02’ (Warner Music) and "RUNE X" (AEDA)
* [[Alchimie]]
The quartet has performed at great festivals around the world, including Paris, Sidney, Trondheim, Athens, Lisbon and Helsinki.
* [[Alex Tuomarila Quartet]]
* [[Namur Sax Quartet]]


== Discography ==
Nicolas Kummert has also recorded and played with Qu4tre (CDs ‘4’, ‘Submarine’ and 'live @ Kfee'), Pierre Van Dormael & Vivaces (CD ‘Vivaces’ with St. Galland, Ch. Sardjoe, K. Defoort, Bo and Otti Vanderwerf), Alchimie (CD ‘Alchimie’), Jambangle (‘Remembrance’ and ‘Trinity Song’), Grass Monkeys and Molo Trio.


=== Solo albums ===
With friend Jef Neve on Hammond organ, Nicolas Kummert created Groove Thing.
*2017: ''La d<!-- Title is in French; standard on the English wiki is to keep French titles in lower-case aside from first letter -->iversité'' ([[Edition Records]])<ref>{{cite web | url=https://nicolaskummert.bandcamp.com/album/la-diversit | title=Nicolas Kummert - la diversité - The New Album 10.02.17 | publisher=NicolasKummert.Bandcamp.com | accessdate=2017-01-04}}</ref>


;With 'Nicolas Kummert Voices'
With Toine thys, he co-leads WALRUS (www.myspace.com/walrusjazz) a double tenor quartet with the great rhythm-section formed by Nic Thys and Karl Jannuska.
*2010: ''One'' (Prova Records)
*2014: ''Liberté'' (Prova Records)


=== Collaborations ===
Alongside these “jazz” projects, he plays with different African singers, such as Patrick Ruffino (E wa ka djo CD, Nocturne 2008), the Inno De Sadjo Afro Soul experience, Djakhobo and John Arcadius.
;With 'Alexi Tuomarila Quartet'
*2001: ''Voices Of Pohjola'' (Igloo)
*2003: ''02'' (Finlandia Records, Warner Jazz)
*2008: ''Runo X'' (Edita Cambayá)


;With Alchimie
He collaborates with different DJ's such as DJ Grazzhoppa DJ BigBand (11 DJ's and 5 musicians/singers who reinvent the art of mixing turntablism and live music), MissMee (Rubba Biskit chez RobSoul recordings), Patrick Balzat, Double Axl and has been touring Europe and beyond (Moscow,Acapulco,Mykonos...) with DJ Vincenzo Binci and his Movida Band, with events in renowned clubs such as the Barrio Latino in Paris or the Ministry of Sound in London.
*2001: ''Alchimie'' (Igloo)


;With 'Jef Neve Trio'
And last but not least, nicolas kummert is leader of his own brand-new project nicolas kummert -voices-...
*2003: ''Nobody Is Illegal'' (Universal Music Belgium)
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nicolas kummert -voices-
"A dream come true! Bringing together these fantastic musicians and having them play and sing my music!"


;With 'Yves Peeters Group'
nicolas kummert -voices- stands for original compositions often inspired by African music and retakes of a.o. Salif Keita (from Mali) and The Carpenters. Two songs were even written on texts of Jacques Prévert, one of France's most important poets in the 20th century.
*2010: ''Sound Tracks'' (W.E.R.F.)
In this project, a lot of attention is paid to vocals. Each musician contributes to a wonderful polyphony that sweeps the listener into an extensive sound spectrum.
*2013: ''All You See'' (W.E.R.F.)


;With 'Matthieu Marthouret Organ Quartet'
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==References==
*2012: ''Upbeats'' (Double Moon Records)
* [http://www.jazzinbelgium.org/mus/kummert.htm Jazz in Belgium website]


;With 'Matthieu Marthouret Organ Quartet'
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==External links==
*2012: ''Upbeats'' (Double Moon Records)
* [http://www.nicolaskummert.com Nicolas Kummert official website]

;With Viktor Lazlo
*2012: ''My Name Is Billie Holiday'' (amc)

;With 'Gyle Waddy
*2012: ''Since I Fell For Youææ (The Eclectic Album, Vol. II)'' (Elyts Records)
;With Drifter
*2015: ''Flow'' (Edition Records)<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/762955-Nicolas-Kummert | title=Nicolas Kummert | work=Discography | publisher=[[Discogs.com]] | accessdate=2017-01-04}}</ref>

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== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{Official website|www.nicolaskummert.com}}


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Latest revision as of 09:01, 11 April 2024

Nicolas Kummert (born March 12, 1979) is a Belgian jazz singer and tenor saxophonist.

Biography

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In 2001 Kummert graduated at the Brussels conservatory with teachers Jeroen Van Herzeele and John Ruocco. He was also taught by Fabrizio Cassol. Kummert already won several prizes, e.g. the Golden Django for best young talent in 2003.[1]

He has played and recorded with musicians like the Alexi Tuomarila quartet, the group of Karl Jannuska, Jef Neve's 'Groove Thing', Yves Peeters, Qu4tre and Pierre Van Dormael. He also worked with African singers like Manu Dibango and DJ's. In 2010 he released the first album with his group 'Nicolas Kummert Voices', together with Herve Samb and Nicolas Thys. They sing more poetic lyrics and recite in a setting of jazz improvisation and African grooves, funk and dubs. Among the songs are some covers, for example, of "Close to You" (the Carpenters) and "Monk's Dream" (Thelonious Monk).[2]

Bands

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Discography

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Solo albums

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With 'Nicolas Kummert Voices'
  • 2010: One (Prova Records)
  • 2014: Liberté (Prova Records)

Collaborations

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With 'Alexi Tuomarila Quartet'
  • 2001: Voices Of Pohjola (Igloo)
  • 2003: 02 (Finlandia Records, Warner Jazz)
  • 2008: Runo X (Edita Cambayá)
With Alchimie
  • 2001: Alchimie (Igloo)
With 'Jef Neve Trio'
  • 2003: Nobody Is Illegal (Universal Music Belgium)
With 'Yves Peeters Group'
  • 2010: Sound Tracks (W.E.R.F.)
  • 2013: All You See (W.E.R.F.)
With 'Matthieu Marthouret Organ Quartet'
  • 2012: Upbeats (Double Moon Records)
With 'Matthieu Marthouret Organ Quartet'
  • 2012: Upbeats (Double Moon Records)
With Viktor Lazlo
  • 2012: My Name Is Billie Holiday (amc)
With 'Gyle Waddy
  • 2012: Since I Fell For Youææ (The Eclectic Album, Vol. II) (Elyts Records)
With Drifter
  • 2015: Flow (Edition Records)[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Nicolas Kummert". Biography. JazzinBelgium.com. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
  2. ^ Evenementen, Geen. "Nicolas Kummert – Voices" (in Dutch). JazzlabSeries.be. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
  3. ^ "Nicolas Kummert - la diversité - The New Album 10.02.17". NicolasKummert.Bandcamp.com. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
  4. ^ "Nicolas Kummert". Discography. Discogs.com. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
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