It is a tremendous privilege to present something truly audacious and unconventional: a trilogy. This is a feast for the discerning listener, for those with a keen ear for the avant-garde and the unexplored—those who 𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘶𝘯𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴, as Zaratustra might have put it. But do not expect lofty or pretentious treatises on the Überjazzer—this is not about that. The concept is, in its essence, remarkably simple: three familiar figures (Blagojche, Dragan, and Filip) unite with a “newcomer”—the legendary Dorian Jovanovikj, a titan of the Macedonian world music and experimental scene. This marks his debut on the PMG Jazz label. For this special occasion, Dorian indulges his passion for unconventional instruments, bringing the Chapman Stick—a remarkable and unconventional member of the guitar family—into the fold. However, he does not stop there. This instrument is pushed beyond its traditional boundaries, transformed through an array of effects and electronic devices, steering it into uncharted sonic territories. The recording took place at the Krste Misirkov Cultural Center in Sveti Nikole, a space that not only serves as the physical backdrop but also lends its name to this trilogy, connecting the very heart of the music to the soul of the surrounding villages. In each volume, the compositions are named after these neighboring villages, creating an intimate connection between the music and the local geography. The musicians crafted three distinct formations and composed three unique pieces, each serving as an exploration of group dynamics within the specific context of that space. Sonically, the trilogy drifts between the haunting, ethereal qualities of Scandinavian minimalism and the jagged, raw energy of Miles Davis’ late-70s electric period, where the lines between genius, heroin abuse, and chaos blur. The result is a listening experience that is both challenging and profoundly rewarding. 

Blagojche Tomevski – bass clarinet, Bb clarinet, flutes, voice

Dorian Jovanovikj – Chapman Stick, electronics 

Filip Bukrshliev – guitar 

Dragan Teodosiev – drums 


Recorded by Dorian Jovanovikj, at Dom na kultura ‘Krste Misirkov’ Sveti Nikole, on 06.10.2024

Mixed and mastered by Dorian Jovanovikj

Cover by Filip Bukrshliev