Roeland Celis Celestial Planes

Guitarist Roeland Celis has been playing as a sideman in bands like NABOU and HAST for several years. In those formations, he also manifests his love for pop and rock influences. In recent years, Roeland has channelled and refined these influences and we can hear them in the music of his trio. There is a broad dynamic spectrum: lyrical, soft passages alternate with cluster harmonies and heavy riffs. Light and dark colours exist side by side or are mixed. In this event, each member of the band has his unmistakable role and voice, either in an accompanying, intervening, or leading role. The trio line-up is rather traditional and consists of double bass, drums, and guitar. As partners, Roeland chose Hendrik Vanattenhoven on double bass and Matthias De Waele on drums. Both are active musicians in the Belgian jazz scene, with an immediately recognizable sound and playing style. All three share a passion for the jazz tradition. It is no surprise that this trio started as a so-called standards trio. In recent years, more and more of their own material has crept into the trio's repertoire, which now consists entirely of Roeland's compositions. In January 2022, the trio will record its debut album, which will also be the first album to be released under Roeland's name. On this album, there will also be some guests: Muriel Urquidi (vocals), Frank Vaganée (alto sax) and Lennert Baerts (tenor sax). The release is scheduled for April on Soulfactory Records, the label of Ewout Pierreux and Tutu Puoane. At Leuven Jazz, you can already hear the album in avantpremière!