MINUA

MINUA: In Passing

by Mark Sullivan
August 11, 2015

There can't be many trios made up of bass clarinet and two guitars; in fact, I can't think of another one. MINUA, a German/Icelandic trio based in Basel, Switzerland, makes it sound like the most natural combination in the world. The trio members met during their studies at the Jazzschool in Basel. They quickly felt a deep connection, followed by concerts in Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands and Iceland. The band cites many influences: Renaissance and Impressionism, Nordic folklore and chamber ...