Trio ensemble consisting of Alistair Payne (UK) on trumpet, Tancrède D.Kummer (FR) on drums and Uldis Vitols (LV) on double bass, ELKA works as a collective platform where all members bring along their affinities to different musical genres and creative processes. Currently based in Amsterdam, ELKA develop their repertoire in weaving modules orbiting one another, alternatively using layered rhythmical frames and abstract textures. Conceived as a sonic mobile installation, the trio merges contemporary composing with improvisation and live electronics to outline and distort intense soundscapes. In contrast with their rather humble instrumentation, ELKA shows great concern for carefully arranged parts and spectral density.​