BOGDO ULA
Genres: Jazz Related Improv, Composition, Jazz Related Rock • Finland

In the beginning Bogdo Ula was a duo, Samuli Kristian (guitar) and Ivan Horder (drums). After spending years in a garage just improvising and recording everything, they decided to take the next step and self-released their first album From Distance to You (2008). Years of studying recording techniques and the inner life of old tube amplifiers helped them to do everything by themselves – recording, mixing, mastering. This DIY approach has stayed to present day and it reflects Bogdo Ula’s “absolutely free” approach for playing. As a duo Bogdo Ula released three albums before bass player Jean Ruin joined Bogdo Ula in the summer 2010. This was a big step forward. As a phenomenal bass player, Jean Ruin adapted to Bogdo Ula’s “free” approach right away and gave Bogdo Ula a new direction. As a trio they have self-released six albums. The fourth trio album “The Return of the Sons of read more...