The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble is a mutant mix of what has inspired us musically, and especially visually. TKDE started off as an audiovisual project back in 2000, influenced by old silent movie directors such as Murnau and Lang, but also the animations of Jan Svankmeijer or the films of the Quay Brothers. Jason Köhnen and Gideon Kiers, started creating soundtracks to old silent movies (Nosferatu, Metropolis) and progressively composed new music inspired by these images which eventually became TKDE. Trombone player Hilary Jeffery (originally from the UK, residing in Amsterdam) joined in 2004 and introduced Swiss born Nina Hitz. The debut album 'The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble' was recorded with this line up, and was released on UK electronica label Planet Mu early 2006. TKDE expanded to six when Eelco Bosman and French vocalist Charlotte Cegarra joined the ensemble in 2007. The second album is soon to be released ! Also check : http://www.youtube.com/user/parallelcorners

SymphoCat is a musical project of performer and composer who works at the intersection of electronic music, modern classical music and minimalism. His recordings combine ambient, field recordings, experimental electronics, and even elements of dance music. SymphoCat works with the properties of harmonies and timbres of sound, feeling the connection of vibrations of subtle matters, the influence of creativity on the feeling of the inner and outer world.

SymphoCat has its own label "Simphonic Silence Inside", which has been releasing diverse electronics since 2007. Performances of this project took place in various locations from events in parks, museums and philharmonic halls to large-scale underground electronic music festivals. Ilia has participated in many audiovisual projects, including collaborations with live orchestras and choirs, various art groups, dancers, and video artists.

The music of SymphoCat is imbued with a sensitive attention to the process and a special understanding of the surrounding spaces. His work reflects images of nature, technological environments, as well as sacred and meditative practices. Ilia draws inspiration from both the latest experimental research and the legacy of the avant-garde and classical composers of the past — in his works you can find references to such authors as Brian Eno, Wendy Carlos, Holger Czukay and many others.

Side projects: 
@ssi-records - music label
@indeepend - dub techno
@rundomuolk - deep/tech house
@ronoisedubplate - abstract dub
@m-i-n-o-r - improvise sessions
@mnltwave - drone sessions

email: symphocat@gmail.com

Kobe Japan.
mail h.shirotsubaki@gmail.com
https://hshirptsubaki.bandcamp.com/music

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ujHOCDCgJcR25vPFKlQ9N?si=ZSMDGrY0TseIH2QIgk3Opw

https://music.apple.com/jp/artist/hirotaka-shirotsubaki/433573090

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