Iris Jenster Four
Iris Four began as a close-knit trio featuring Mitko Liolev and Rob Elfrink, united by a shared passion for expressive, contemporary jazz. When Bobby Petrov joined the group, the music found a new pulse. His remarkable rhythmic diversity brought fresh energy and depth, lifting the ensemble with an exciting range of grooves and textures.
Together, the quartet performs primarily original compositions written by Rob Elfrink. Each piece reflects the band’s dynamic interplay — lyrical melodies, rich harmonies, and rhythms that shift effortlessly between subtle nuance and vibrant intensity.
In December, Iris Four recorded twelve original songs live at the BeeBop Café in Plovdiv, Bulgaria — capturing the spirit, spontaneity, and warmth of their performance.
Here is one of those recordings. Explore the full playlist on YouTube and subscribe to our channel to follow Iris Four’s musical journey.
Lyrics
UPTEMPO JAZZ
PLEASE GIVE ME A BAND THAT CAN SWING
THE DRUMS KEEPING TIME AND THE BASS WALKING IN
THE KEYS THEY ARE DANCING GROOVING ALONG
RIGHT IN THE HEART OF AN UPTEMPO SONG
I'M SINGING SO FAST AND SO FREE
THE RHYTHM AND GROOVE THEY ARE CARRYING ME
JUST GIVE ME A MIKE AND A SNAPPY REFRAIN
UP TEMPO JAZZ IS MY GAME
THE FASTER THE BEAT THE BRIGHTER I SHINE
I LET MY VOICE FLY IN RHYTHM AND RHYME
IT'S ABOUT THE FEELING THE RUSH AND THE CLIMB
IN A UPTEMPO WORLD I'M FINDING MY TIME
I'M HAPPY WITH JAZZ ALL AROUND
I RIFF AND I SCAT I'M ALIVE IN THE SOUND
I KNOW THAT I FOUND MY PASSION AND FLAME
UP-TEMPO JAZZ IS MY GAME
SAME BEACH, DIFFERENT TIDE
SEE MY PHONE LIGHT UP, OUT OF THE BLUE,
I DID NOT EXPECT TO HEAR FROM YOU
THE PAST CAME OUT KNOCKING SO GENTLY AND CLEAR
YOU ASK IF YOU WILL SEE ME THIS YEAR
I KNOW THAT WE HAD A WONDERFUL FLING
WE WALKED ON THE BEACH WITH SALTY SKIN
WHAT ONCE WAS SO SWEET WILL NOT HAPPEN AGAIN
WHEN WE WILL MEET, WE WILL BE JUST FRIENDS
(CHORUS)
SAME BEACH, DIFFERENT TIDE
I’M NOT THE SAME GIRL WHO WALKED BY YOUR SIDE
LIFE KEPT ON GOING WHEN THE LEAVES TURNED TO GOLD
I HAD TO MOVE ON, FOUND A NEW LOVE TO HOLD
IT’S THE SAME BEACH, BUT A DIFFERENT TIDE
Scores
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Arrangements
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