Move 78 is a Berlin-based instrumental quartet that has carved out a distinct niche within the global nu-jazz scene. The group consists of keyboardist Doron Segal, bassist Hal Strewe, drummer Nir Sabag, and producer/sampler Aver.
Their sound identity is defined by a process-oriented approach to composition: they record live improvisations which are then sampled and reconstructed by Aver using hip-hop production techniques. This 'feedback loop' between live performance and digital manipulation results in music that retains the soul of jazz while adopting the rhythmic grit of abstract hip-hop. Emerging from the vibrant Berlin underground, they are often associated with the 'dystopian jazz' label, reflecting a mood that is more somber and urban than traditional jazz fusion. Critically, they are praised for their technical proficiency and their ability to make complex, algorithmic-influenced music feel accessible and groove-heavy. They occupy a similar cultural space to artists like Makaya McCraven, bridging the gap between crate-digging beat culture and avant-garde jazz exploration.
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