Nightlosers is a Romanian ethno-jazz-blues band.[1] The band consists of Hanno Höfer (guitars, harmonica, washboard, vocals), Octavian Barila Andreescu (bass), El Lako Jimy (drums), and Géza Grunzó (keyboards).[2] The band has seen a number of changes. Earlier members include Sandy Deac, Sorin Câmpean, Lucian Cioargă, Ovidiu Condrea, and bass player Octavian "Barila" Andreescu.
Nightlosers | |
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| Origin | Cluj-Napoca, Transylvania, central Romania |
| Genres | Rhythm and blues, ethno blues, Romanian folk music |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Digital Record Taurus Genius Macondo |
| Members | Hanno Höfer Jimy Lako Grunzo Geza Ovidiu Condrea Lucian Pop |
| Past members | Sandy Deac Sorin Câmpean Lucian Cioargă Octavian Andreescu |
| Website | www |
At various times, the band has invited others to take part notably vocalists Kati Panek, Sanda Lăcătuș, Tanta Lăcătuș, clarinet player Liviu Todea, musicians Nucu Pandrea and Pusztai Aladar.[citation needed]
Nightlosers' music is influenced by Gypsy and Romanian folk music.[3]
Discography
edit- Sitting on Top of the World (1995)
- Plum Brandy Blues (1997)
- Rhythm & Bulz (2004)
- Cinste lor (2013)
References
edit- ^ Pareles, Jon (12 January 2010). "GLOBALFEST; A World of Fusions: Hot, Cool and Otherwise". The New York Times. p. 1. Archived from the original on 24 January 2010. Retrieved 25 February 2017.
- ^ "HANNO HOFER - Nightlosers". Formula AS (in Romanian). 12 March 2011. Archived from the original on 19 September 2011. Retrieved 14 October 2011.
- ^ Rohter, Larry (8 January 2010). "Festivals to Enliven The Dead of Winter". The New York Times. p. 1. Archived from the original on 12 January 2010. Retrieved 25 February 2017.