Music Reviews
Nick Adema

Nick Adema

Urban Chaos

ZenneZ Records

Urban Chaos is Nick Adema’s reaction to relocating from his home in Ottawa, Canada, to his new home in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It was a tumultuous period for Nick, as he was dealing with the loss of his mother as well as adjusting to the hectic pace of a new city. Luckily, the chaos of Amsterdam proved to be a great place to catch his thoughts and find his place in Amsterdam’s vibrant jazz scene.

Adema put together a quartet featuring pianist Joy Shechter, bassist Azubike Onwuka, and drummer Chen Har-Even. The core group is supplemented by Noah Preminger on tenor, a string quartet, vocalist Liva Dumpe, guitarist Ante Medic, and alto saxophonist Micheal Murray. Adema’s music reflects the contrasts of a bustling city. “The Fool” finds Nick frenetic, soloing over the lush, languid tones of the string quartet. Nick’s trombone trades solos with Noah Preminger over a funky groove on the propulsive “111.” “The Friendly Ghost” is dedicated to the Danish guitarist Casper Hejlesen and provides a showcase for Ante Medic to shine. “Oak” is a brief vocal interlude before returning to the funky sounds of “The End of a Love Affair.”

Adema stretches the sound of his tenor trombone with liberal use of electronic effects. While he plays with a beautiful tone on most songs, treatments of his trombone on songs like “222” make it sound like something otherworldly.

Nick Adema is a phenomenal talent. He may very well be one of the new generation of jazz players to keep an eye on.

Nick Adema


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