Hypomaniac

Friday, May 22, at 22:30
main stage

Camila Nebbia (tenor saxophone), Gonçalo Almeida (double bass), Sylvain Darrifourcq (drums)

Photo: promo

Hypomaniac is a free jazz trio composed of Argentinian saxophonist Camila Nebbia, Portuguese double bassist Gonçalo Almeida and French drummer Sylvain Darrifourcq. The group first drew attention with their debut album Hypomaniac, containing a recording of their first ever performance in 2025. Released the same year by the Greek label defkaz records, the album vividly captures the trio’s sonic poetics – often described as balancing between controlled chaos and a sense of mysticism, as the band deftly moves from more explosive bursts of noisy free jazz to carefully crafted ambient textures. Hypomaniac consists of four extended improvised pieces, each titled simply by its duration duration (19:45, etc.). Nebia subtly weaves together the tradition of free jazz with contemporary approaches. Almeida makes extensive use of distortion and constantly changes volume, while Darrifourcq provides a deep rhythmic foundation that is both energetic and hypnotic. Despite their distinct individual approaches, the trio’s interplay sounds organic, fluid, and original. Critics have praised their chemistry and ability to function as a single organism – creating a raw, immersive experience and maintaining a pulse even in the most abstract passages.