Joris Vanvinckenroye
Joris Vanvinckenroye | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | BASta! |
| Born | 1977 Lier, Belgium |
| Genres | Avant-rock, experimental, neo-classical, minimalism |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instrument | Double bass |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | Home Records |
| Website | bastasolobass |
Joris Vanvinckenroye (born 1977), also known by his solo moniker BASta!, is a Flemish avant-rock and experimental double bass musician and composer. He is best known for Aranis, a neo-classical chamber rock group he founded and leads, and for his double bass solo project, BASta!.
Vanvinckenroye has performed in Europe and the United States, and recorded seven albums with Aranis. As BASta!, he released a solo album, Cycles, which a review at AllMusic described as "a fabulous showcase for the talents of Joris Vanvinckenroye".