Slivovitz

Slivovitz is a raucously inventive Italian instrumental ensemble that’s been shaking up the jazz fusion and avant-rock scenes since the early 2000s. Hailing from Naples, the band stitches together a wild patchwork of influences—think Balkan folk, Mediterranean melodies, punk energy, and prog-rock complexity, all tied together with virtuosic jazz improvisation. Their sound is a carnival of saxophones, violins, mandolins, and harmonica, creating a genre-defying party that’s equal parts chaotic and meticulously crafted.

With releases like *Hubris* (2015), *Bani Ahead* (2012), and *All You Can Eat* (2009), Slivovitz has built a reputation for albums that feel like globetrotting adventures, blending technical precision with raw, sweaty spontaneity. Tracks from *Liver* (2017) showcase their knack for turning frenetic rhythms and moody grooves into something weirdly danceable. Whether they’re channeling Taraf de Haïdouks or Frank Zappa, Slivovitz never takes itself too seriously—just seriously enough to blow your mind.