Jazz Articles about Move 78

About Move 78

Album Review

A pre-spin hint that this collision of jazz and hip hop is going to be out of the ordinary is apparent from Berlin-based Move 78's lineup. Personnel is Doron Segal synths, Nir Sabag drums, Hal Strewe bass, Meravi Goldman French horn and Aver sampler. On Grains the quintet is joined by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra violist A.J. Nilles, soul-jazz singer Douniah, flautist Roy Amotz and saxophonist Omri Abramov. And it gets even better. Guesting on one track each are guitarist ...

Radio & Podcasts

Joe Mills (Aver) of Move 78 Decodes Jazz from the Algorithms

by Lawrence Peryer
September 16, 2023

Today, the Spotlight shines On Joe Mills, a musician and producer who performs under the name 'Aver' in the Berlin-based band Move 78.Move 78's music sits at the intersection of improvised jazz and programmed hip-hop. Their music is crafted from hours of studio improvisations that have been chopped-up, rearranged, and layered with live instrumentation provided by the band members. In this chat, Aver explains their technique and process as well as how it extends to their live performances. ...