Nightlosers is a Romanian
ethno-jazz
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blues
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band. The band consists of
Hanno Höfer
Hanno Höfer (born 8 July 1967 in Timișoara, Romania) is a Romanian movie director, producer, and musician.
Early life and education
Höfer was born in Timișoara and is of German-Romanian descent. When he was about one year old, he moved to Buc ...
(guitars, harmonica,
washboard, vocals), Octavian Barila Andreescu (bass), El Lako Jimy (drums), and Géza Grunzó (keyboards). The band has seen a number of changes. Earlier members include Sandy Deac, Sorin Câmpean, Lucian Cioargă, Ovidiu Condrea, and bass player Octavian "Barila" Andreescu.
At various times, the band has invited others to take part notably vocalists Kati Panek, Sanda Lăcătuș, Tanta Lăcătuș, clarinet player Liviu Todea, musicians Nucu Pandrea and Pusztai Aladar.
Nightlosers' music is influenced by
Gypsy
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and
Romanian folk music
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.
Discography
* ''Sitting on Top of the World'' (1995)
* ''Plum Brandy Blues'' (1997)
* ''Rhythm & Bulz'' (2004)
* ''Cinste lor'' (2013)
References
External links
* {{official website, http://www.nightlosers.ro
Romanian musical groups