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| Photo by: Mark Wetli |
It's hard to pigeon-hole an artist as eclectic and talented as Nik Bartsch. Currently based out of Zurich and Berlin, Bartsch composes and performs not only as a solo artist, but with his acoustic group, Mobile, and more recently, Ronin. Beginning his study of classical piano at age 9, Nik has also studied topics ranging from psychology to linguistics. Along with musicology, these diverse disciplines have helped mold his unique sound which has earned the term "zen-funk."
Jazz legend Anthony "Chick" Corea is largely credited with being one of Bartsch's main influences. However, his studies of modern classical music, as well as ethnic musics from around the world, have influenced Nik's uncommon sound. Evolving from his first group, Mobile, Ronin is a collection of musicians that Bartsch has worked with for years. Originally including long-time collaborator and drummer, Kasper Rast, as well as bassist Bjorn Myer, Ronin expanded to a quintet after signing to ECM records. The addition of percussionist Andi Pupato and saxophonist/bass clarinetist Sha completed Ronin's current lineup.
Tonite, Nik Bartsch and his talented cast of musicians drop by Knoxville for what will be an unquestionably stimulating evening. The show takes place at the Bijou and starts at 8p. Tickets are $16.50.
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