Athletic Progression Live at Montreux Jazz Festival 2021

The Danish trio Athletic Progression took the MJF audience by storm with their powerful fusion of jazz, hip-hop beats and experimental sounds. This performance was filmed at the 55th Montreux Jazz Festival in 2021.
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MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL
WHERE LEGENDS ARE BORN
The Montreux Jazz Festival takes place for two weeks every summer in Switzerland, drawing 250,000 music lovers to the shores of Lake Geneva. Since 1967, the Festival has celebrated all genres of music and generated countless legendary performances. Artists who have graced the stage of Montreux include Aretha Franklin, David Bowie, Prince, Bob Dylan, Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar, Leonard Cohen, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis, Nina Simone and many more.
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[@Dave-bm8jh]

I don't know how many times I watched this already. These guys are so underrated and the drummer is just brilliant but nobody talks about him in the drum community.

[@jawojciechdrzymala]

I'm with you on this.

[@FanaticDrummer]

Mostly because drummers tend to not digest electronic hybrid drummers. Its cool to listen to, but live its not as intriguing as a full acoustic kit player from a drummer stand point because its so sample dependent, not organic sounds. I found this looking for jazz music to fall asleep to lol But I can commend the drummer on his timing and fluidity. I do prefer this over the shred drummers that get more attention.

[@jawojciechdrzymala]

@@FanaticDrummer 30:10 for me is the slickest moment in drumming I've seen so far like EVER. The guy just casually bends his hi-hat literally mid-song and without missing a single bar kicks in with the dopest fuc*ing "pseudo-reverse" hi-hat action I've heard in live music. And then immediately proceeds with an amazingly pocket groove that both remains on the beat and has this absolutely insane hi-hat work happening. Like, I'm geeking over this way too hard but I appreciate this sooo much...

[@TrickysBen]

@@FanaticDrummer So, your comment does spawn a debate, because I struggle with this one as a drummer. If the drummer has produced and sampled precisely the right sound to fit in the pocket of the song rather than confined themselves to the acoustic set, have they really missed the mark or gone the extra mile to nail it? IMO, both deserve respect in their own rights. Even just tonight, I was speaking to a session drummer at a jam session who insisted against JD Beck, one of the greatest young musicians coming up today, because his sound was "too produced". Kind of makes you pause and think about the jazz community's stance against production in general. Is there a point where it's unhealthy? All things in moderation, of course. I would be bored out of my mind if all he was playing was a perfect sample pad.

[@jimmyjam1197]

There is 0 doubt that Jonathan J. Ludvigsen is an absolute beast. Using samples does not make drumming easier or more boring, it actually requires you to be in command of a whole lot more sounds that are now at your disposal. The amount of effort that goes into getting the samples perfect, then incorporating that into a hybrid set up and being able to perform each track note for note from their albums - that’s INSANE! It just goes to show how carefully he wrote the drum parts and how diligently he has committed them to memory. Ludvigsen is unbelievably underrated!

[@brodyforet8201]

The most criminally underrated band I’ve ever come across. would love to see these guys go big, every single song is a hit 🔥

[@christopherschmitt9924]

Tatran should tour with these guys for those who have not heard of them it's a must.

[@prod.gadget6939]

Most creative drummer ever heard.

[@56spider]

It's collaborative

[@mr.b5069]

Check out Louis Cole

[@julianc.6589]

Tamas from Jazzbois is beast too, same with Dougal Taylor of Vels Trio

[@typarkertv]

guys are absolutely nutty, so many slept on jazz/electronic groups floating around right now. yussef dayes, kamaal williams, vels trio, flocks, athletic progression, domi & jd beck, luke titus... it goes on

[@julianc.6589]

glad there's a vels trio mention in the wild, one of my favorite bands. too bad they're no longer playing

[@typarkertv]

@@julianc.6589 didn't know that. bummer!

[@markfridvalszki]

... Horatio Luna, Foshe, Bentley, Àbáse, Zeitgeist Freedom Energy Exchange, Nikitch & Kuna Maze, ... :)

[@ndownman]

ECHT! , trioritat

[@jur2823]

@@ndownman immortal onion and gogo penguin

[@liammondou3540]

39:00 is the most beautiful bass i ever heard, the drummer is on other planet, it's so impressive my gad

[@cameroncaceres7677]

Hands down one of my favorite bands. No limits for these fellas.

[@El_Chuncho]

No doubt about that

[@jonpiers2325]

hear so many influences in the drummer from JoJo Mayer to Chris Dave, truly a pleaser to watch, and they really managed to create the entire environment they do on the record! fantastic

[@Afonasi_drug]

Bass - Justo Gambula Drums - Jonathan J. Ludvigsen Keyboards - Jonas Cook

[@petewrba]

These artists are living prove for how much creativity, craft and beauty mankind is capable of. There is still hope for Homo Sapiens.

[@001TheKarl]

The more you play, the happier I get.

[@richanglin]

Justo is the perfect example of less is more. his groove and consistency IS the structure and only amplifies the others. Perfection does exist.

[@veeobeats]

Just discovered these cats through my Spotify algorithm.. And now I'm here... And I have to go change my pants.

[@drumdogbeats]

re listening to this after dropping a tab👽

[@1300Joseyukno]

Same, bumped into Ahh and ended up here

[@Whoosh12345]

​@@drumdogbeatslistened to this first time on a tab. Heard Ahh and had no idea how good they were live. Drummer is crazy good

[@MrMexicusioner]

@@drumdogbeats currently here on a tab

[@fedevaccaro3834]

Seeee

[@tintethapelomacdonald9057]

The neo soul vibe this guys have. And the crazy time signatures you indeed have fit athletic progressions. Respect🙌

[@Rock-dz4zn]

Complete insubordination on my part for just now hearing these guys 🤯🤯

[@FanaticDrummer]

3pc bands always yield the most comprehensive or creatively rewarding music as musicians. Because you’re limitations become your best asset. Less clutter on stage, less players, and layers. Everything sounds so much cleaner and defined. 5 pc bands in todays live music scene just seem to get lost in the mix. And electronic artists make use of hardware/ plugins like compressors and it makes such a difference live. More small bands need to invest in their live rig.

[@Tminus89]

This gives me goosebumps, makes me short circuit, what the.... This group for me goes straight from not knowing to them to being at the top of my favourites!! You can do so many things with jazz, it's the spirit and playing style but the rest is up to you.. Breaking free from standards and norms, seeking for great music without the bounds of 1 genre

[@kurashi_]

I shared the same experience! I can't stop coming back to this set. These three are incredible, I cannot wait to listen to them grow and expand their discography. This is the wonderful thing about jazz, it will continue to evolve. I love what a lot of the new cats are bringing to the game!

[@alanedward9582]

Des cinglés..des fous de musique.. mais parmi les meilleurs ❤

[@NOONband]

As a trio, this is so absolutely refreshing and inspiring to see/hear. These boys have worked hard, and it shows in their over-all sound. This shit is not easy but they are absolutely slaying it with high-end musicianship and deeply progressive compositions in combination with incredible production. Hats off, boyos - we will bring you to Dubai soon enough

[@Billy.Pinela]

Just stumbled upon these guy's a couple days ago on spotify and I am LOVING it. Dope to see the bassist wearing a NC university shirt, as I live in NC

[@Oblentehands]

Absolutely WOUUUUW!

[@_nicocaminos]

Jazz From Mars

[@flotuc]

Ahhhh!!!! So good!

[@fxmn1]

Much love for this.

[@yon3224]

MIND-BLOWING! YOU GUYS ARE AMAZING! ❤️

[@shmupshmuppewpew5260]

Bands like y'all make me so excited for where jazz is going in the 2020s

[@vinylamor546]

Merveilleux. So good 😊

[@Handrews20]

This is so good !!!! Thanx

[@dsato2670]

This is awesome

[@QRVs]

bump yall everyday on repeat. Thanks AP OG's

[@kidkodama]

fantastic performance!

[@eatyourbroccoli]

Super pleased to have stumbled upon this group. Sick performance, looking forward to more! Come to NY, you would be appreciated here.

[@melvaelizabethrodriguezjar3513]

Linda musica, superrrrr!!!

[@andreistroe4140]

wonderful.

[@kurashi_]

New fav band... AMAZING PERFORMANCE!

[@amyo]

watched this, binged on the album, came back. hits way different now

[@RedCapicua]

Awesome and jaw dropping performance

[@nicolasbuat173]

Hermoso! Saludos desde Argentina!!

[@iDSMB1]

Respect!

[@McAppleJuice]

I’m happy to be one of the first on here, but also, like come on world this performance is phenomenal! You guys are truly great!

[@staplersband7957]

So cool 👏👏👏

[@manoverboordvideos]

magnificent vibe, musicians and compositions love it

[@jahmalpadmore]

why can't I stop watching this. help.

[@andresolmosbravo9276]

Impresionante, con una fuerza escénica única, dan ganas de ir a tomarse un café y escucharlos por horas. Excelsior!

[@omidakbari1988]

The groove 11:37, my godddd!!

[@alanedward9582]

Wonderful time ❤ The must musical way to creativity I like it so much 🎉

[@PierreLouisVarnier]

Most underrated band ever

[@M1K14U2]

7:16 brain melted 8:30 xD 11:28 d y n a m i c s 17:33 yes 22:18 literally me 23:10 beautiful 28:33 what 30:30 illegal 31:28 nope 33:03 vibe check 49:30 moment 1:01:40 disguisting 1:06:31 I live for this stuff

[@zarubymollie8470]

Thanks a lot! but can i ask where i can get to these songs? i cant find most of these online

[@Mag_Nus32]

This is so sick oh my shit what. Drummer is no joke. Feels like the first time I heard Animals as leaders years and years ago.

[@thedrummerscorner1]

this band has nothing in common with AAL

[@ol4765]

@@thedrummerscorner1 its about the feeling when you discover something new, that you couldn't imagine existing. I feel u bro. its insane

[@HigherOnLife]

Hvor fedt at se hvor langt i er kommet! Det var en fornøjelse at filme jer tilbage i 2018 til Sofar Sounds i Aarhus. Jeres musik er for vildt. - Mark

[@guti2653]

Bomboclaat 😍

[@skulduggery1]

such an amazing trio. after they split up, j ludvig iii (drummer) is the only member actively (or publicly) creating music. bassist and pianist have seemingly vanished (there is a chance they are only playing locally/in denmark). devastating

[@jur2823]

THEY SPLIT UP????? ;(

[@PoliceAcitivity]

so fye

[@nilojoseelgueta8302]

una 💎

[@julianc.6589]

35:21 Emmelev FYI

[@pnkrabbts]

Geeeeez ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rosy2107]

Finalmente aria nuova💯

[@eldowns]

The people who didn't fill those empty seats in the audience should be thrown in jail.

[@solamenteunfuego]

incredible and inspiring musicianship, that new song at 15:38 rips

[@fan5407]

Any idea what that song is called? It transitions into Crooked Ones, Pt. II, but I can't figure out what the first part is.

[@phillypropertypicker]

I can listent to jupiter over and over and still have my brain compoletely frozen in space and time... absolute facemelting experiance... #hedknodofficial

[@ailynguevara4884]

oigan... solo, gracias.

[@studioheathco]

Damn. This is some shit right here! I feel lame for only hearing these guys now, but I’m 100% glad I found out about them at all. My gut tells me I won’t be seeing them in Houston anytime soon.

[@johnnyprovo988]

So many great acts/bands/artists in Europe, that i want to plan a vacation designed around seeing shows instead of monuments/tourist traps.

[@keneticchannel]

The Breakdown Groove at 52:55 For President

[@keneticchannel]

6:08 can be running mate

[@thejazzyo]

i just found myself ❤

[@56spider]

Bob Marley with a Neuralink implant! awesome!

[@michaelliechti73]

Grossartig ! Einfach Montreux-würdig !!!

[@TehChuckeh]

Could any Dane out here tell me what they're saying about Aarhus in the intro?

[@allcapsbeats]

13:05 // 28:21 🥁

[@geronimofernandes7370]

⚡🇧🇷🔥

[@jackieestacado9227]

Thank you KZbin. Unbelievable performance, majestic band. Anyone know a song at 11:30?

[@kylergarcia9046]

Jupiter

[@jackieestacado9227]

@@kylergarcia9046 thank u

[@carmenip6924]

this shit is fucking good！anyone know where have they been????

[@alfredolinguine9386]

7:18

[@hurricane_lp6054]

7:40 😮‍💨

[@Motech9090]

1:46 What’s on the hi-hat? I love this sound.

[@ticklingtheivories1]

Anyone know what hi hats the man is using?

[@leonderprofi7269]

Fucking shit. Yeah!

[@sylvainhari8241]

❤️‍🔥🤖🫂🤖❤️‍🔥

[@ryden4112]

what brushes is Jonathan J. Ludvigsen at 17:18??

[@henrysmith529]

They're called Dreadlocks. Vic Firth sells them for like $30

[@spencerleigh2744]

does anybody know the song at 25:50¿ hope everyone is having a cash money day

[@ekmalharris1635]

the thing on top of the hi hat, what are thoseee ?

[@maelleam7800]

Def up that

[@sqruu6012]

can anyone PLEASE tell me the song at 43:55

[@kylergarcia9046]

It’s called DEBRA

[@TOnyGranados]

¡No mames qué bandota!

[@kylergarcia9046]

What is the time signature for the song at 25:52

[@TehChuckeh]

17/16, a bar of 4/4 plus one sixteenth note

[@martingueguen4486]

I’ve stopped to search the tempo

[@fedevaccaro3834]

Exactly

[@JoeHertler]

keys player still holding that lazy groove at 29:20 just hitting whole notes

[@pabloexpulsado]

Nike shoes?

[@Tminus89]

Awesome, in the same corner as Flying Lotus... Genre disillusion

[@jano3289]

Why did this band split 😢😢😢😢😢

[@PierreLouisVarnier]

they did??? how do you know

[@jano3289]

@PierreLouisVarnier I was about to see them for the second time in Copenhagen. Then all shows were canceled with a slightly ambiguous message. Haven't heard a word from them since then. This was maybe 2 years ago.

[@PierreLouisVarnier]

@@jano3289 :(( thanks for the info… after vels trio it’s their turn I guess… at least I won’t get my hope up too much this time

[@dreaaMz13]

8:34 SONG NAME? JESUS CHRIST THAT IS INSAANE

[@hurricane_lp6054]

jupiter

[@ahit6903]

not my thing at all. besides very anti white racism vibes here.

[@thedrummerscorner1]

Too bad the drummer went crazy and now this band doesn't exist anymore.

[@juliomendoza5358]

This is such a shame to hear. How do you know this?

[@ADDICTEDTOSAMPLING]

i heard the drummer wanted to involve lawyers for getting more rights to the music or something. heard it from a friend who knows a friend who knows them@@juliomendoza5358