PHISQA: a new language in Jazz "A Journey" is how Jose "Cote" Calmet defined PHISQA, and it is because of that that PHISQA [five in Quechua, native language of Peru] is not only the harmonious conjunction between five "Jazzman" from different countries [Italy, South Africa, Peru, Venezuela, Ireland] but also the staging of a new way to merge the rich texture of Afro-Peruvian rhythms and Andean music with finesse, spontaneity and high technical jazz. Formed in Dublin, Ireland, in 2011, PHISQA escapes the traditional way in which, to date, Peruvian rhythms with jazz have been mixed. "Cote" Calmet -composer, conductor and drummer - explains: I tried to address Peruvian music, endeavouring to use another method of fusion with jazz. I used a lot of the concepts of John Coltrane by trying to open the solo sections and make way for spontaneity to be created. I have also avoided having a Cajon or other native instrument next to the drum set, so I can transpose all those rhythms on drums alone. PHISQA explores the richness of Afro-Peruvian and Andean music but with traditional jazz instruments: saxophone, guitar, drums, piano and double bass. That way we can fuse Peruvian rhythms with the newest contemporary jazz and fusion. Those who have been lucky enough to hear and see PHISQA states that it is "music that invites you to move." And it is. PHISQA is not only music that delights the ear, but is like a force that captures the imagination and carries the audience to territories they may have never explored before. "Cote's Peruvian rhythms on drums and cajon lent a distinctive other flavor to the music. Featuring songs from the quintets debut CD, Phisqa (Self Produced, 2013), Calmet's strong writing was as evident as the impressive individual musicianship." Ian Patterson All About Jazz "At their head, Calmet is a young musician at the beginning of what promises to be an interesting journey." Irish Times “SUPER!! This is the way to the next step for the Fusion of Peruvian Music with Jazz”. Oscar Stangaro Grammy award 2001 with Paquito D Rivera Quintet “PHISQA serves up a fresh new brew of Jazz, Afro-Peruvian and Andrea Music!” Richie Zellon Guitarist, composer and writer for “Jazz Improv” "Quality compositions and musicianship from PHISQA" IMC - Improvised Music Company Down With Jazz Festival "PHISQA is one of the best sounds that I've heard in 2012! The beauty of peruvian music comes with a sophisticated personality and full of melodic and harmonic textures. It's interesting to see a work detach from the clichés of peruvian music and at the same time win over the land of jazz with so much class! Beautiful! Congratulations!" Fernando Baggio RDT, Souza Lima Conservatory Drum Teacher, Danielle Cavallon