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ZWEIMAURER ~ JUMBLE ATS 1016 (Barcode: 9005216010165) ~ AUSTRIA ~ Jazz Recorded: 2023 Released: 2024 This is an album by the Austrian Jazz quartet co-led by pianist / vocalist / composer Anna MaurerFind albums by this artist and her father saxophonist / composer / bandleader Christian MaurerFind albums by this artist, jokingly christened ZweimaurerFind albums by this artist (two Maurers). The rhythm section comprises of bass guitarist Robert RieglerFind albums by this artist and drummer Wolfgang RainerFind albums by this artist. The album presents ten tracks, five composed by Anna Maurer, four by Christian Maurer and one is a standard. The music is all wonderfully melodic and mostly up-tempo mainstream Jazz, excellently performed by the quartet and sparkling with energy and vigor. Christian is a superb saxophonist, with years of experience playing with the best musicians in Europe. The young Anna follows her Father in his Jazz footsteps with obvious talent and youthful Groove. Riegler is a monster bass guitar virtuoso, with a Funky / Fusiony feel, which kicks the music forward, and finally Rainer adds an energetic rhythmic drums layer, to make everything work like a clockwork from the neighboring Switzerland. Overall, this is a truly delightful album, which takes the listener on a hurricane driven ride from one tune to the next, full of beautiful melodies and precise execution, which is a breeze of fresh air in the almost lethargic atmosphere that rules in contemporary Jazz. The music is exciting and highly entertaining, without compromising any artistic standards, and offers a delightful listening experience in today’s gloomy reality. Well done!

Updated: 24/08/2024Posted: 24/08/2024

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