Jazz Articles about Janek van Laak

Janek van Laak: Drumming Up a Circle of Madness

by Lawrence Peryer
July 13, 2024

Today, the Spotlight shines On Berlin-based drummer, composer, and producer Janek van Laak. Janek grew up in post-reunification Berlin which gave birth to a vibrant culture of music and art. He joined me earlier this year, around the release of his debut solo album, Circle of Madness (Sonar Kollektiv), a work that makes me glad I do not own a record store because I have no idea where I would file it. That said, it might not get ...