Terrain Vaag
Biographie
Terrain Vaag is a collaboration between four musicians from the Koninklijk Conservatorium of Brussel. Rooted in the heart of the Brussels jazz scene, the group weaves a sonic universe where drum and bass grooves blend with melodies played on the trumpet and vocal.
Drawing inspiration from a wide variety of styles (ECM jazz, groove rock and electro, world music...), their music develops a strong identity and immerses the listener in a distinctive sound: energetic, melancholic, and narrative.
At the crossroads of jazz and progressive rock, this quartet explores sonic textures through electronic effects, creating a hybrid blend. The compositions revolve around the theme of the sea, its deviations and its beauty. One can see a metaphor in the word “sea,” which means “mer” in French and can be likened to the maternal bond.
Here are brief biographies of the group members:
Gabriel Long (1999) is a trumpeter and composer. Soon to graduate with a master’s degree in jazz, he is a member of several Brussels-based groups, such as This is the Omen, with which he received support from Brussels Jazz Alert in 2024. He performs regularly on the Brussels scene (Sounds, Music Village, De Muze...). He has notably performed at festivals such as the Brosella Spring Festival 2025 and the Theater Aan Zee Festival 2025, and was a finalist in the Concours Circuit edition 2025, at the Botanique.
Elodie Blume (1998) is a musician born in Paris. She trained in music from a very young age and plays piano, guitar, bass, vocals and electronics. She is part of the performing arts collective Terminus Partout and the multidisciplinary improvisation collective L.I.E. She has lived in Brussels since 2022, where she studies jazz vocals with David Linx at KCB. She performs regularly in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy with projects such as Salmoni, Près du Sable, L.I.E., and Bye Bye Bisou.
Rob Swennen is a Brussels-based drummer active in the Belgian jazz and improvisation scene. He graduated from the Brussels Conservatory. His main focus lies in creating. In addition to his work with LũpḁGangGang, he plays in the punk/performance collective ECHAFAUDAGES olé, where he explores the boundaries between music, performance, and installation art. He also works as a session musician on various independent projects, such as This Is The Omen. His style is characterized by a strong focus on timbre and free improvisation.
Marin de Nattes (1999) developed an interest electric bass at a very young age. He joined the American School of Modern Music in 2016, where he honed his jazz skills under the guidance of Magic Malik and Nelson Veras. He joined the school’s faculty, teaching several bass and ensemble classes. Marin performs regularly at Parisian and Brussels venues such as the New Morning, the Sunset, the Sounds, Music Village etc. Active as an accompanist and composer in recognized and promising projects such as Kiala Afrobeat Experience, Roger Kom Quartet, Hipper Mist.
Drawing inspiration from a wide variety of styles (ECM jazz, groove rock and electro, world music...), their music develops a strong identity and immerses the listener in a distinctive sound: energetic, melancholic, and narrative.
At the crossroads of jazz and progressive rock, this quartet explores sonic textures through electronic effects, creating a hybrid blend. The compositions revolve around the theme of the sea, its deviations and its beauty. One can see a metaphor in the word “sea,” which means “mer” in French and can be likened to the maternal bond.
Here are brief biographies of the group members:
Gabriel Long (1999) is a trumpeter and composer. Soon to graduate with a master’s degree in jazz, he is a member of several Brussels-based groups, such as This is the Omen, with which he received support from Brussels Jazz Alert in 2024. He performs regularly on the Brussels scene (Sounds, Music Village, De Muze...). He has notably performed at festivals such as the Brosella Spring Festival 2025 and the Theater Aan Zee Festival 2025, and was a finalist in the Concours Circuit edition 2025, at the Botanique.
Elodie Blume (1998) is a musician born in Paris. She trained in music from a very young age and plays piano, guitar, bass, vocals and electronics. She is part of the performing arts collective Terminus Partout and the multidisciplinary improvisation collective L.I.E. She has lived in Brussels since 2022, where she studies jazz vocals with David Linx at KCB. She performs regularly in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy with projects such as Salmoni, Près du Sable, L.I.E., and Bye Bye Bisou.
Rob Swennen is a Brussels-based drummer active in the Belgian jazz and improvisation scene. He graduated from the Brussels Conservatory. His main focus lies in creating. In addition to his work with LũpḁGangGang, he plays in the punk/performance collective ECHAFAUDAGES olé, where he explores the boundaries between music, performance, and installation art. He also works as a session musician on various independent projects, such as This Is The Omen. His style is characterized by a strong focus on timbre and free improvisation.
Marin de Nattes (1999) developed an interest electric bass at a very young age. He joined the American School of Modern Music in 2016, where he honed his jazz skills under the guidance of Magic Malik and Nelson Veras. He joined the school’s faculty, teaching several bass and ensemble classes. Marin performs regularly at Parisian and Brussels venues such as the New Morning, the Sunset, the Sounds, Music Village etc. Active as an accompanist and composer in recognized and promising projects such as Kiala Afrobeat Experience, Roger Kom Quartet, Hipper Mist.
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Biographie
Terrain Vaag is a collaboration between four musicians from the Koninklijk Conservatorium of Brussel. Rooted in the heart of the Brussels jazz scene, the group weaves a sonic universe where drum and bass grooves blend with melodies played on the trumpet and vocal.
Drawing inspiration from a wide variety of styles (ECM jazz, groove rock and electro, world music...), their music develops a strong identity and immerses the listener in a distinctive sound: energetic, melancholic, and narrative.
At the crossroads of jazz and progressive rock, this quartet explores sonic textures through electronic effects, creating a hybrid blend. The compositions revolve around the theme of the sea, its deviations and its beauty. One can see a metaphor in the word “sea,” which means “mer” in French and can be likened to the maternal bond.
Here are brief biographies of the group members:
Gabriel Long (1999) is a trumpeter and composer. Soon to graduate with a master’s degree in jazz, he is a member of several Brussels-based groups, such as This is the Omen, with which he received support from Brussels Jazz Alert in 2024. He performs regularly on the Brussels scene (Sounds, Music Village, De Muze...). He has notably performed at festivals such as the Brosella Spring Festival 2025 and the Theater Aan Zee Festival 2025, and was a finalist in the Concours Circuit edition 2025, at the Botanique.
Elodie Blume (1998) is a musician born in Paris. She trained in music from a very young age and plays piano, guitar, bass, vocals and electronics. She is part of the performing arts collective Terminus Partout and the multidisciplinary improvisation collective L.I.E. She has lived in Brussels since 2022, where she studies jazz vocals with David Linx at KCB. She performs regularly in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy with projects such as Salmoni, Près du Sable, L.I.E., and Bye Bye Bisou.
Rob Swennen is a Brussels-based drummer active in the Belgian jazz and improvisation scene. He graduated from the Brussels Conservatory. His main focus lies in creating. In addition to his work with LũpḁGangGang, he plays in the punk/performance collective ECHAFAUDAGES olé, where he explores the boundaries between music, performance, and installation art. He also works as a session musician on various independent projects, such as This Is The Omen. His style is characterized by a strong focus on timbre and free improvisation.
Marin de Nattes (1999) developed an interest electric bass at a very young age. He joined the American School of Modern Music in 2016, where he honed his jazz skills under the guidance of Magic Malik and Nelson Veras. He joined the school’s faculty, teaching several bass and ensemble classes. Marin performs regularly at Parisian and Brussels venues such as the New Morning, the Sunset, the Sounds, Music Village etc. Active as an accompanist and composer in recognized and promising projects such as Kiala Afrobeat Experience, Roger Kom Quartet, Hipper Mist.
Drawing inspiration from a wide variety of styles (ECM jazz, groove rock and electro, world music...), their music develops a strong identity and immerses the listener in a distinctive sound: energetic, melancholic, and narrative.
At the crossroads of jazz and progressive rock, this quartet explores sonic textures through electronic effects, creating a hybrid blend. The compositions revolve around the theme of the sea, its deviations and its beauty. One can see a metaphor in the word “sea,” which means “mer” in French and can be likened to the maternal bond.
Here are brief biographies of the group members:
Gabriel Long (1999) is a trumpeter and composer. Soon to graduate with a master’s degree in jazz, he is a member of several Brussels-based groups, such as This is the Omen, with which he received support from Brussels Jazz Alert in 2024. He performs regularly on the Brussels scene (Sounds, Music Village, De Muze...). He has notably performed at festivals such as the Brosella Spring Festival 2025 and the Theater Aan Zee Festival 2025, and was a finalist in the Concours Circuit edition 2025, at the Botanique.
Elodie Blume (1998) is a musician born in Paris. She trained in music from a very young age and plays piano, guitar, bass, vocals and electronics. She is part of the performing arts collective Terminus Partout and the multidisciplinary improvisation collective L.I.E. She has lived in Brussels since 2022, where she studies jazz vocals with David Linx at KCB. She performs regularly in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy with projects such as Salmoni, Près du Sable, L.I.E., and Bye Bye Bisou.
Rob Swennen is a Brussels-based drummer active in the Belgian jazz and improvisation scene. He graduated from the Brussels Conservatory. His main focus lies in creating. In addition to his work with LũpḁGangGang, he plays in the punk/performance collective ECHAFAUDAGES olé, where he explores the boundaries between music, performance, and installation art. He also works as a session musician on various independent projects, such as This Is The Omen. His style is characterized by a strong focus on timbre and free improvisation.
Marin de Nattes (1999) developed an interest electric bass at a very young age. He joined the American School of Modern Music in 2016, where he honed his jazz skills under the guidance of Magic Malik and Nelson Veras. He joined the school’s faculty, teaching several bass and ensemble classes. Marin performs regularly at Parisian and Brussels venues such as the New Morning, the Sunset, the Sounds, Music Village etc. Active as an accompanist and composer in recognized and promising projects such as Kiala Afrobeat Experience, Roger Kom Quartet, Hipper Mist.
gab.long2801 (a) gmail.com
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