Latest Release:
Metropolis / The Right Orchid
On a quest for cosmic grooves of unity, Àbáse is the imagination of Hungarian producer, keyboardist and crate digger Szabolcs Bognár.
Whether he is performing solo, as a DJ, or with the full band, Àbáse creates an exquisite blend of jazz, West African, Brazilian, hip-hop, and electronic music.
His latest album ‘Awakening’, released in 2024 and recorded in four days at Berlin’s Brewery Studios with an ensemble of close collaborators, is the result of Àbáse’s varied musical influences and reference points (classic Lagos Afrobeat, traditional Hungarian folk, Yoruba rhythms, house and techno, hip-hop et al) with the exquisite modal improvisation spurred by Szabi’s introspection.
His work as an artist has drawn widespread critical acclaim. Debut album ‘Laroyê, recorded entirely during a five-month trip to Brazil, found global praise from the likes of The Guardian, BBC Radio 6, Selection, KEXP, and Complex. As a keyboard player, Szabi has collaborated with the likes of Wayne Snow, Dele Sosimi, Pat Thomas, and Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange.
20 – Àbáse Band Shot 2
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