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“Is this hip hop? Well, it could be. Could be jazz as well. Or some dub mutation no-one’s ever heard of. Fact is: you’ll never be the same after this one.” Lefto Early Bird

“A strong album from a trio that enriches the Belgian jazz scene with a unique sound.” (about Tsuki 月) ★ ★ ★ ★ De Standaard

The Brussels-based Kin Gajo combines a fresh jazz sound with electronic influences, hip-hop grooves, and a manga aesthetic. On their debut EP, Āku (W.E.R.F. Records), they build a colorful sonic universe, enhanced live by original visuals. In 2024, they won the prize of Jazz Talent Ghent.

Kin Gajo blends contemporary jazz with hip-hop beats, inventive electronics, and a metropolitan flair. Their debut EP, Āku, immediately caught the eye: none other than DJ and producer Lefto included their work in his compilation, Jazz Cats Vol. 3, spotlighting the latest wave of Brussels jazz.

For their new album, Tsuki 月 (2026, W.E.R.F. Records), they teamed up with visual artist Moon, who created a manga inspired by Kin Gajo's music. The result, Tsuki is a unique physical release on vinyl and paper: jazz and graphic novels meet in a crossover of Belgian creativity and Japanese visual poetry.

For fans of STUFF., ECHT!, Nordmann, Jaga Jazzist,…

Kin Gajo is led by Stan Maris (accordion, synths) with Werend Van Den Bossche (saxophone, flutes & synths) & Tom Peeters (drums)

Stan Maris (accordion, fx, compositions) ⎮ Werend Van Den Bossche (saxophone, flute, fx) ⎮ Tom Peeters (drums)

booking: kingajo.band@gmail.com