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ROLF KUHN ~ AFFAIRS INTUITION 3211 (Barcode: 750447321120) ~ GERMANY ~ Jazz Recorded: 1997 Released: 1997 Following the recent demise of the great German clarinetist / composer / bandleader and one of the Godfathers of the modern German Jazz, as well as a dear Friend, Rolf KuhnFind albums by this artist, I decided to dig into my shelves and write about some of his albums I did not review previously. Kuhn recorded this album with a bunch of friends from the US and Germany, a list that proves his status as one of the most admired Jazz musicians on the international scene. The list includes saxophonists Ornette ColemanFind albums by this artist and Dave LiebmanFind albums by this artist, trumpeter Randy BreckerFind albums by this artist, guitarist Chuck LoebFind albums by this artist, fellow clarinetists Eddie DanielsFind albums by this artist and Buddy DeFrancoFind albums by this artist, trombonist Albert MangelsdorffFind albums by this artist, bassist Dieter IlgFind albums by this artist and drummer Wolfgang HaffnerFind albums by this artist. The music includes some standards and some original compositions by Kuhn and the participating musicians, altogether ten tracks of great performances, which showcase Kuhn’s versatility playing anything between Swing to Free. These relaxed sessions are an ideal opportunity to allow the musicians to get the absolute best out of themselves, all supporting Kuhn as the main soloist, who is simply brilliant every step of the way. Kuhn a sublime example of a total musician, with a career spanning decades and crossing styles from Swing to Avant-Garde, always with grace, intelligence and professionalism beyond reproach. For clarinet lovers, this album is an absolute revelation. Overall, this an instant classic, full of brilliant music and heavenly performances, which is absolutely perfect from start to finish. Goodbye Friend!

Updated: 23/09/2022Posted: 23/09/2022

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STIEFEL, CHRISTOPH ~ ANCIENT LONGING JAZZLINE 11141 ~ GERMANY ~ Jazz German keyboardist / composer Christoph StiefelFind albums by this artist is a perfect representative of the new generation of European players - gifted, well educated and with strong ties to the jazz tradition. This quartet recording with saxophonist Charlie MarianoFind albums by this artist, drummer Peter ErskineFind albums by this artist and the great bassist Dieter IlgFind albums by this artist is a pleasure from the first tone to the last. He also composed all the material performed here.

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