Hyperjazz Records presents the self-titled debut album from Tera Tera, an unexpected collaboration between two visionaries of the Italian music scene. Drummer Jacopo Battaglia, founder of the cult Italian trio Zu and collaborator with Mike Patton and The Bloody Beetroots, joins forces with guitarist Adriano Viterbini, founder of the rising sensation I Hate My Village and collaborator with Rokia Traorè and Bombino. Born from two intense jam sessions of pure improvisation, this album emerged through multiple phases of fragmentation, psychedelic experimentation, and sonic reconstruction. Hours of raw material were distilled into structures, then subjected to further manipulation and synthesis, documenting the inherent chemistry between two sound wanderers. Tera Tera’s primary interest lies in exploring sound, creating new pathways toward transcendence. Their music defies genre boundaries, pushing beyond conventional limitations into uncharted psychedelic territories.
Jacopo Battaglia
Jacopo Battaglia has established himself as one of the most innovative and respected drummers in the Italian experimental music scene. As a founding member of the cult band Zu, he pushes the boundaries of music since 1997. Blending elements of noise rock, free jazz, and avant-garde into a distinctive style, he’s a pivotal figure in the evolution of avant-garde music internationally.
Adriano Viterbini
Over the years, Adriano Viterbini has built an international credibility like few other Italian musicians. He’s one of the most inspired guitarists of contemporary Italian music, best known as founding member of the I Hate My Village and Bud Spencer Blues Explosion bands. An entire career devoted to the research of the purest language of blues, Viterbini’s impact extends far beyond Italy, influencing a new generation of musicians with his dynamic approach to composition and performance.
