MØDE

International Modern Jazz

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MØDE

João Paulo Estebes da Silva (Portugal) – piano

Nelson Cascais (Portugal) – double bass

Martin Andersen (Denmark) – percussion, drums

Mark Lotz (Germany/Netherlands) – flutes, bansuri, FX

MØDE is a creative platform bringing together four of Europe’s finest modernists, spanning Denmark to Portugal. The ensemble explores new sonic landscapes through an interactive acoustic quartet.

With cutting-edge contemporary jazz, MØDE is driven by four fearless improvisers and composers, led by a captivating horn. Their music traces a dynamic path from North to South, celebrating life with serene soundscapes and intense energy.

History

Mark Lotz first met Nelson Cascais while touring Portugal in 2016, leading to an impromptu performance at Nelson’s concert at HCP, Lisbon. Over the years, both musicians waited for the right moment and the ideal lineup to take shape. In the summer of 2018, everything fell into place, and MØDE was born—bringing magic and pure joy from the very first notes.

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Gigs

Performances include the Hot Clube de Portugal (HCP) in Lisbon, alongside masterclasses by Martin Andersen and Mark Lotz at the Escola Superior de Música de Lisboa.

Press on Mark Lotz

WRUV, T. Basanta (USA)
“Mark Alban Lotz – a German-Dutch genius and flute master.”

Vrij Nederland (NL)
“Lotz’s ability to go straight to the essence in any setting is truly astonishing.”

Band Members

Nelson Cascais

double bass

Nelson is regarded as the face of the new Portugese Jazz. As performer and composer establishing an exciting mature and new sound. Collaborations in studio and live with a.o. John Ellis, Maria Schneider, Aaron Goldberg, Perico Sambeat, Ricardo Toscano, Maria João, Rick Margitza, Libert Fortuny, André Fernandes, Jorge Reis, Ivan Padduart, Antonio Faraó, Kari Ikonen, Jorge Pardo, Jarmo Savolainen, Stefanno D’ Anna. Designated Jazz Musician of the Year 2001 by Jazz Portugal.

Martin Mareti Andersen

drums

A true musical dynamo with exceptional expressive playing. Interaction is the main magic. Broadly informed he comes either with a tornado or a whisper but always with a smile and a magical touch. A veteran of the renowned New Jungle Orchestra with which he has recorded and toured intensively he has played with James Blood Ulmer, Yusef Lateef, Ray Anderson, John Tchicai, Marco Mezquida, Kirk Knuffke, Enrico Rava, Kenny Werner and Dado Moroni. Martin is assistant professor at the jazz department of Academy Music of Southern Denmark.  

Mark Lotz

flutesm, bansuri, fx

Raised in Thailand, Uganda and Germany Marks appetite for musical adventures takes him all over the globe ever since. Unique voice with a vibrant presence on the international scene, significant figure on the Dutch music scene. Worked/recorded with Chris Potter Tentet, David Tronzo, Don Byron, Miguel ’Anga’ Diaz, David Haney, Najma Akthar, Han Bennink, Ernst Reijseger or theater direcor Eric de Vroedt.

João Paulo Estebes da Silva

piano

Legendary interdisciplinary artist who is also a poet. Joao has this rare quality: when he touches the keys there is music. Worked a.o. with Ricardo Rocha, Carlos Bica, Cláudio Puntin, Samuel Rohrer, Jean-Luc Fillon, Peter Epstein, Ricardo Dias, Dennis Gonzalez, Vitorino, Sérgio Godinho, Filipa Pais, Ana Brandão, Maria Ana Bobone, Cristina Branco.