Offonoff (the European trio) represents a significant intersection between the Scandinavian free jazz scene and the European experimental rock underground. Formed by Norwegian drummer Paal Nilssen-Love, Italian bassist Massimo Pupillo (of Zu), and Dutch guitarist Terrie Ex (of The Ex), the group functions as a 'power trio' that applies the scorched-earth policy of punk and noise to the framework of free improvisation.
Their sound identity is characterized by Nilssen-Love's polyrhythmic density, Pupillo's heavy, distorted low-end, and Terrie Ex's idiosyncratic, percussive guitar style. This collaboration is a vital document of the 'Smalltown Superjazzz' era, which sought to market avant-garde improvisation to an audience raised on indie and noise rock. Critically, they are viewed as a bridge between genres, stripping away the academic pretension of jazz to reveal its most primal, energetic core. Their work is essential for collectors of the 'The Thing' or 'Zu' adjacent projects.
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