Nathan Surquin quartet, Jazz in an intimate club atmosphere
Wed, 12 May 2027 · 20:00
Platform, Antwerp
€12–22
7 PM doors
8 PM concert in hall Platform, an interwar cinema, a hidden pearl, heart of Antwerpen Zuid
Nathan Surquin – trombone
Wajdi Riahi – piano
Federico Stocchi – double bass
Daniel Jonkers – drums
The richness of the project stems from the alchemy between the musicians: Nathan Surquin (Belgium) on trombone, Wajdi Riahi (Tunisia) on piano, Federico Stocchi (Italy) on double bass, and Daniel Jonkers (Netherlands) on drums. Everyone brings their own influences, musical background, and approach to improvisation to create a coherent, profound, and recognizable sound together. In this natural fusion — between cultures, experiences, and sensitivities — the quartet finds its own voice.
The repertoire consists mainly of pieces from the album Ambre. The compositions are inspired by different forms of encounters: those that take place during travels, over a cup of coffee, between people from different cultures, but also more intimate bonds such as those between two people. They are simple but meaningful moments that the music tries to translate without words. Each piece is conceived as a conversation: sometimes soft, sometimes more intense, but always rooted in a collective listening process.
During concerts, the compositions of Ambre take on a different dimension. They stretch out, transform, and leave room for the unexpected. The forms evolve, the interactions renew themselves, and each performance becomes a field of discovery. The music arises live, fueled by listening and the moment itself. Each concert is therefore a unique version of the project, another way to bring this music to life for the audience.