Tuesday Jazzcafé at Zaal 100, Amsterdam. A meeting in free improvised music with the mind-blowing Esat Ekincioglu and Frank Rosaly. Https://zaal100.nl
#improvisedmusic #dutchjazz #jazzflute #zaal100
May music carry what words cannot:
markalbanlotz.bandcamp.com/track/nasrin-2
#Iranhijabprotests #nasrinsotudeh #dutchjazz #FemaleActivists #iran
Nasrin Sotoudeh
May music carry what words cannot:
markalbanlotz.bandcamp.com/track/nasrin-2
#Iranhijabprotests #nasrinsotudeh #dutchjazz #FemaleActivists #iran
This weekend I’ll be performing with actor Timon Blok at the theatre festival HIstories.
HIstories is a theatre festival built around personal stories of people and houses in and around De Bilt, Biltoven and Zeist.
www.hetweeshuisvandekunst.nl/histories/
Today marks the 10 anniversary of the death of guitarist Abu Djigo. He is remembered.
Todays office
Jazz Journal (UK) on Freshta:
"Freshta is ultimately an expression of hope, defiance and joy."
🔗 Full review: jazzjournal.co.uk/2024/03/16/mark-lotz-freshta/
#femaleactivists #JazzJournal #jazzflute #dutchjazz
Sonic Squid Music is a new label.
A home for the unheard, the unexpected, and the uncompromising. Follow, support, and dive in.
ONLY DEAD FISH SWIM WITH THE FLOW!
#jazzflute #jazzflute #marklotz #diyrecordlabel #indylabel #worldmusiclab
Visit HKU Wind Instrument Day on January 24 and immerse yourself in a major subject in wind instruments at HKU Utrecht Conservatory. We will hold a big jam and it will be fun. Reserving is mandatory!
www.hku.nl/agenda/hku-b...
#hku #jazz #Conservatory #jazzflute #utrecht #horns
Shots of our concert with music dedicated to Freshta Kohistani at Centre Culturel Dudelange, Luxembourg (Photos by Marc Lazzarini)
With Claudio Puntin, Jörg Brinkmann, Dirk-Peter Kölsch, Jeroen van Vliet
#afghanifemaleactivist #femaleactivist #dutchjazz #jazzflute #malalayousafzai #malalaijoya
Listen & explore:
marklotzmusic.com/project/mark...
#babalúayé #afrocubanmusic #yorubamusic #araramusic #ameliapedroso #jazzflute #batadrums #miguelangadiaz #havana
December 17th we honor the Orisha Babalú Ayé.
The CD Yemayá Olodó features two tracks dedicated to Babalú Ayé.
This album blends my quintet with an Afro-Cuban drum and vocal ensemble, featuring leading exponents of the Cuban Yoruba community. A fusion of jazz and sacred Afro-Cuban traditions.
Feeling thankful as our music keeps echoing around the world. In just the past weeks it’s been played in Peru, France, and the Netherlands!
Thank you Co De Kloet Jean-Jacques Janet & Ricardo Rafael Culque Fayfferfor sharing our sound.
More coming soon on France’s Jazz On Air.
Funny how this guitar keeps returning to me.
Juliano Abromavay got this 7-string guitar from another Brazilian musician: Daniel Marques. It turns out to be the same guitar I performed with Daniel in India, Germany, Holland and Nepal.
This guitar keeps me rumbling, sweating, and wide awake.
Performing this Friday at Opderschmelz in Luxembourg! I’ve written new songs and can’t wait to hear how they’ll come to life on stage. With masters like Claudio Puntin (cl), Jeroen van Vliet (p), Jörg Brinkmann (cello) and Dirk-Peter Kölsch (dr), I know they’ll shine.
opderschmelz.lu/en/agenda
Mark Lotz & Omar Ka
Bao Sissoko
VOLfest Update: Unfortunately, Johnny Fonseca won’t be able to perform on Friday, November 21. But no worries: kora virtuoso Bao Sissoko will be stepping in!
Bao has worked with Zap Mama, Baaba Maal, and Toumani Diabate, and has been performing with Lotz & Ka for many years.
Tickets : volfest.nl
Next week marks the final VOLfest of this year.
I will join forces with Senegalese singer–guitarist Omar Ka and Cape Verdean guitarist Johnny Fonseca. Together we will weave a blend of Fulani West-African traditions, Desert Blues, improvisation, and jazz.
Ticket: volfest.nl
Mark Alban Lotz
Zack Lober
Jamie Peet
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Mark Lotz Trio feat. Zack Lober and Jamie Peet in concert at Jazz op Tilt. Music from the CD Turn On, Tune In, Turn Out. Photos by Rubert Dorrestijn.
#jazzflute #timothyleary #eightcircuitsofconsciousness #jazztrio #cafedetilt #jazzatthetilt #utrecht #turnontuneindropout
This Sunday in Amsterdam — sharing the stage with a wonderful duo weaving oud, guitar, tabla, and voice into something truly special. Can’t wait!
#tabla #guitar #ud #houseconcert #worldcrossover #jazzflute
Mark Lotz, Heiko Dijker, Shashwathi Jagadish
Mark Lotz
Mandala Tribe
Photos by Tom Beetz of our Mandala Tribe concert for Jazz On The Sofa at Slot Zeist
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Shots of the great Arkady Mitnik of the concert w Susana Raya and Lara Bello at Teatro Munganga, Amsterdam.
Still buzzing from Jazz on the Sofa 2025!
Performing with Mandala Tribe — exploring the space between jazz and Indian music. A dialogue in mutual reinforcement, exciting and innovative — noted in this review:
🔗 jazznu.com/concertrecensies/bredere-invulling-jazz-on-the-sofa-spannend-en-vernieuwend/
Saturday Oktober 10th our Mandala Tribe performs its electric infused Indian music at the Common Grounds festival in Zwolle.
Tickets: commongroundfestival.nl/artist/manda...
common#indianmusic #zwolle #commongroundsfestival #marklotz #heikodijker #stefanschmid #shashwathijagadish #electrónicmusic
Ahead of this Sunday's Jazz On The Sofa festival, I had a short interview with Concertzender Radio – airing today at 14:10 (CET).
The broadcast also features music by Jesse van Ruller, Maarten Hogenhuis, and Mandala Tribe : www.concertzender.nl/programma/co...
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Every now and then I send out a newsletter — a glimpse into what I’m creating, playing, and recording. Here’s the latest one.
Music has been my life’s path, and I’m grateful to share it with those who listen. You’re warmly invited to subscribe.
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Tune in at 15:30 (CET) at the New Music Now channel for a Broadcast of our show at the BIMhuis, Amsterdam with my Freshta ensemble.
newmusicnow.nl/verken/artic...
#freshtakohistani #femaleactivists
Jazz On The Sofa returns on Sunday, October 12, at six special locations in and around the castle of my little hometown Zeist.
✦ Check out the full program at https:jazzonthesofa.nl. Tickets are on sale.
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Haarlems Newspaper with an article on our electro/indian infused ensemble Mandala Tribe. Drop by at the show at Helende Geluiden / Matinee-Mondiaal this Sunday in Haarlem, The Netherlands.
Tickets at matinee-mondiaal.nl/.../28-septe...
For the past four years I have been organizing VOLfest, a world music concert and festival series. Each time I feel deeply grateful.
Thanks to Fatiha Alyoud and Haytham Safia for making yesterday so special.
Next up: on 12 October my jazz festival Jazz On The Sofa takes place.
