DeutschIncense of Music 63
A multisensory concert – Friday, 9. May 2025, 20 Uhr
CÀLÓR
Camilla Battaglia: vocal, electronics
Julius Windisch, piano, keys
Lisa Hoppe, double bass
Lukas Akintaya, drums
Fabio Dondero (Incense burning): Breuzinho and Pinus pinaster
PANDA Platforma in der Kulturbrauerei, Knaackstr. 97, 10435 Berlin
Experience CÀLÓR: A Multisensory Concert Like No Other
Step into a world where sound, scents, texture, and emotion intertwine. CÀLÓR, an ensemble of visionary musicians, invites you to a one-of-a-kind multisensory concert—a fusion of jazz, electronics, and immersive storytelling that will awaken your senses. Through a dynamic interplay of acoustic and electronic soundscapes, CÀLÓR crafts a visceral journey, where music transcends mere hearing and becomes something to feel, see, and experience deeply. Expect pulsating rhythms, ethereal textures, and evocative improvisations that push the boundaries of live performance. Join us for an evening of sound and sensation. This is more than a concert—it’s an experience.
Camilla Battaglia, singer and composer born in 1990, has her musical roots in jazz music with which she grew up musically and which she has expanded over the years towards various contaminations. In 2010 she released her first record as a vocalist and for the next two years she tested herself in contests as a soloist and as a band leader with satisfaction and devoted herself to live concerts activity. In 2012 she graduated in philosophy at Università Statale di Milano and immediately enrolled at the Siena Jazz University where she graduated in 2016 in Jazz Vocals with full marks. That year she begun the itinerant path of the EUJam – European Master Program – thanks to which she studied at the Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen, the JIB in Berlin and the Conservatorium Van Amsterdam, graduating in ‘contemporary composition and music performance’ in 2018 in Copenhagen with a project for large ensemble -ELEkTRA- dedicated to archetypal female figures from ancient history and mythology. The encounter with different artists and performing realities led her to the creation of two albums as a composer (“Tomorrow” in 2016 and “EMIT” in 2018), collaborating with international artists from Europe and the States (David Binney, Ambrose Akinmusire, Mederic Collignon, Patrice Heral, Kresten Osgood, Mike McCormick, Gianluca Petrella, Stefano Battaglia, Paolo Damiani) and experimenting in very different contexts: from the jazz big band (Orchestra della Sardegna), orchestra (Orchestra ONGTJ from 2015 to 2017); solo performances and multimedia interactions; from the acoustic sound spectrum to the electroacoustic and pure electronic one. The project for voice and live electronics, Perpetual Possibility, was previewed for the Musicus Concentus Festival in Florence in 2019 and then landed in Berlin thanks to an artistic residency promoted by Scope Berlin that put it in relation with interactive work by light artist Martin Mayer. The collaboration with Mayer was consolidated during another residency in Modena (October 2020), where they worked on a performance for electro-acoustic sextet and light art with music dedicated to the poems of E.E. Cummings. The solo project has been hosted in many different realities in the city of Berlin (from theaters to art galleries) and in jazz and contemporary music events in Italy.
https://camillabattaglia.bandcamp.com/
Julius Windisch is a German jazz and improvisational musician (piano, synthesizer, composition). Windisch grew up in Offenburg, where he played in the school big band until graduating from Schillergymnasium. From 2014 to 2017, he studied at the Bern University of the Arts with Django Bates and Colin Vallon before continuing his master’s studies at the Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen, the Jazz Institute Berlin, and the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, completing them in 2019. In 2015 and 2016, he was a Lyra Foundation scholarship recipient in Zurich. In recent years, Windisch has performed across Europe with his own bands. With his quartet—including saxophonist Sölvi Kolbeinsson, bassist Felix Henkelhausen, and drummer Max Santner—he released the album Chaos on Hout Records in 2020, receiving positive reviews. In 2021, he introduced “exciting and richly colorful music” on Deutschlandfunk with his trio, featuring Igor Spallati and drummer Fermín Merlo. Their blend of “lyrical, fragile moods and powerful, energetic passages” was highly praised. That same year, they released the album Pros and Cons on Double Moon Records. Additionally, Windisch recorded Collective Consciousness with Fabian Dudek, Dan Peter Sundland, and Moritz Baumgärtner. He also founded a trio with Leif Berger and Simon Jermyn, which was expanded for a 2021 tour with cellist Elisabeth Coudoux, resulting in the album Live at Loft (Bandcamp, 2022). In 2023, he toured in a quartet with Coudoux, Jermyn, and drummer Mariá Portugal. With his band Immerweiter (featuring Pascal Klewer, Sofia Eftychidou, and Marius Wankel), he released the album In Its Own Pace (Boomslang Records, 2023). Windisch has also performed with Peter Bruun, Kresten Osgood, Philipp Gropper, Bernhard Meyer, and Tristan Renfrow. His playing can be heard on Moritz Stahl’s album Traumsequenz (2024).
Lisa Hoppe (*1988 in Rotenburg (Wümme)) is a German jazz musician (double bass, also electric bass, composition). Hoppe attended the Ratsgymnasium in her hometown, where she was part of the orchestra and big band. She also played in the band Gemeinschaftspraxis. She began studying jazz double bass at the University of the Arts Bremen and continued her studies in Bern from 2012, earning her bachelor’s degree in 2013 and her master’s degree in 2015. She remained active in Bern before exploring the New York City music scene in 2017. Today, she is based in Berlin. Since 2014, Hoppe has been a member of the chamber music trio Esche, alongside Luzius and Laura Schuler, releasing three albums together. In 2018, she founded her own band, Third Reality, with saxophonist David Leon and guitarist Tal Yahalom. Their debut album, The Mighty Unlikely, released on JazzHausMusik, received positive reviews. This was followed by the EPs The Lightness of Change (2020) and Dinner with Abstract Poetry (2022). In a different lineup, she also released the EPs Will This Computer Ever Sing to Me Like My Mother? and 4 Songs About Healing. Hoppe has performed at renowned festivals, including XJAZZ, the Aarhus Jazz Festival, Cully Jazz Festival, and Schaffhauser Jazz Festival. She has collaborated with numerous musicians, such as Rich Perry, Tyshawn Sorey, Ben Monder, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Dmitri Tymoczko, Jessica Pavone, Samantha Boshnack, Devin Gray, Louna Dekker Vargas, Nick Dunston, Philipp Gropper, Bernhard Bamert, Daniel Weber, Emanuele Maniscalco, Philipp Schlotter, Fred Bürki, and Marena Whitcher. Hoppe has also contributed to albums by Das Seltene Orchester, Janetts Jazzmusik-Baukasten, Marc Jufer Trio, Niculin Janett Quartet, Of Dwarfs and Other Creatures, Webers Hebel, and Zéphyr Combo. In 2015, she was a finalist for the ZKB Jazz Prize with the trio Me&Mobi. Her unconventionally arranged quintet Ysop, featuring vocalist Gaya Feldheim Schorr, violinist Laura Schuler, trombonist Julia Rüffert, and pianist Danielle Friedman, was awarded the BeJazz TransNational Prize in 2022.
Lukas Akintaya (*1991 in Lüneburg, Germany) is a German jazz musician, composer, creative producer, and educator, recognized for his dynamic presence in the European-American improvised music scene. His artistic endeavors span solo projects and collaborations across dance, theater, performance, and installation arts. Akintaya’s musical journey began at the age of six with classical drum training. As a teenager, he gravitated towards improvised and groove-based music. After completing his secondary education in 2011, he pursued studies at the University of the Arts Bremen under Prof. Wolfgang Ekholt. In 2013, he transitioned to the Jazz Institute Berlin, where he studied with Prof. John Hollenbeck, Jim Black, and Greg Cohen, earning his bachelor’s degree in 2017. During 2015-2016, Akintaya enriched his education with an Erasmus semester at the Paris Conservatory (CNSMDP) under Dré Pallemaerts. From 2018 to 2020, supported by a DAAD scholarship, he completed his Master of Music at New York University, studying with Drew Gress, Alan Ferber, Kevin Hays, and Ari Hoenig. In 2013, Akintaya co-founded the Holon Trio with pianist Povel Widestrand and bassist Mathias Højgaard Jensen. The trio released two albums, “Holon” (2016) and “Shields Down” (2019), and performed extensively on international stages. Their innovative approach earned them the European Burghauser Young Jazz Prize in 2015. In 2019, Akintaya launched HUES, a project reflecting his experiences in New York. The debut album, “HUES,” released in 2021 on Skirl Records, showcases genre-blending compositions that traverse contemporary jazz, indie, experimental rock, ambient, and electronic music. The ensemble features notable musicians such as Keisuke Matsuno, Simon Jermyn, Jeremy Viner, Billy Drewes, and Elias Stemeseder. LUKAS AKINTAYA Beyond his ensemble work, Akintaya is active in Berlin’s vibrant arts scene, engaging in interdisciplinary collaborations that merge music with dance, theater, and visual arts. His creative output is characterized by atmospheric soundscapes, melodic compositions, personal poetry, and politically engaged storytelling.
https://www.lukasakintaya.com/
Breuzinho (also known as breu branco) is a natural resin from the Protium tree species, native to the Amazon rainforest. It has been used for centuries by Indigenous peoples and traditional healers for its aromatic, spiritual, and medicinal properties. Breuzinho has a rich, earthy, and slightly citrusy scent with balsamic and woody undertones. Some describe it as a mix of pine, frankincense, and vanilla. Often burned in rituals to clear negative energy and enhance meditation. Traditionally used for its expectorant properties to ease breathing and soothe the respiratory system. The calming fragrance can reduce stress, improve concentration, and uplift the mood. The resin can be burned on charcoal, in an incense burner, or infused into candles and essential oils. Breuzinho is often compared to frankincense and copal, making it a great natural alternative for those who enjoy resin-based incenses with grounding and purifying effects.
Pinus pinaster, commonly known as the Maritime Pine or Cluster Pine, is a species of pine tree that originates from the Mediterranean region, particularly found in southern Europe, western Asia, and parts of North Africa. It is a tall, evergreen tree that typically reaches heights of 20-30 meters but can occasionally grow even taller in ideal conditions. The tree has long, slender needles that grow in clusters of two, which give it a distinct, soft appearance. Its bark is thick and rough, often reddish-brown in color, and it produces large, woody cones that mature over time. Maritime Pine is highly adaptable and thrives in coastal areas, where it is often found in sandy, dry soils. It is particularly resilient to drought, making it an important species for reforestation in arid regions and often planted in forest plantations. Due to its tolerance for diverse environmental conditions, it plays a significant role in maintaining the ecological balance of the Mediterranean forests. In addition to its ecological importance, Pinus pinaster has a wide range of practical uses. Its wood is valued for its strength and is commonly used in construction and furniture-making, as well as for producing paper. The tree’s resin is harvested for the production of turpentine and other essential oils, which are used in various products, including aromatherapy and health-related goods. Beyond these, the essential oils derived from its needles and wood are also used for their invigorating and therapeutic properties. The versatility and wide-ranging benefits of Pinus pinaster make it an important tree both ecologically and economically.