The Ambush Party is indeed a fitting name. The band is like an ambush. They wait to surprise the listener and then send him in the wrong direction or take him by surprise. Predictability is the enemy of good improvised music. The band chose to follow the Dutch tradition of Instant Composing. There is no random improvisation. Instead, the musicians listen and respond and build a musical structure that makes sense. The band draws inspiration from many genres, including jazz, noise, tango and opera. Natalio Suad is one example. The Argentinean tenor saxophonist has a lovely, vintage sound that can be compared to Ben Webster’s velvety tone. He is equally adept at making his saxophone sound electronic by using noise-based explorations. His sax can sometimes be compared to Harald Austbo’s lyrical cello, which allows him to take the role of jack in the box and push the improvisation forward. Oscar Jan Hoogland, pianist, treats the piano from both the outside and inside. He considers it a guitar or a drum set. Marcos Baggiani, drummer, is a great fourth man. He’s also a good timekeeper. He can create melodies with his drum kit, and can also be a musical pest as well as a powerhouse. In the great tradition of Misha Mengelberg’s playful, but sometimes sardonic irony, the foursome have a great sense musical humor. The band’s second name is as appropriate as its first. This music is fun! from http://tumultmusic.com
