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  | WOLFGANG DAUNER ~ RISCHKAS SOUL
LONG HAIR 149 (Barcode: 4035177001495) ~ GERMANY ~ Jazz-Rock Fusion
Recorded: 1969 Released: 2015
This is a reissue / remaster of an early album by German keyboardist / composer / bandleader and one of the Godfathers of modern German and European Jazz, Wolfgang DaunerFind albums by this artist. Recorded in a quintet setting, and probably the first European group to feature a double drums lineup, it included also guitarist Sigi SchwabFind albums by this artist, bassist Eberhard WeberFind albums by this artist, American (resident in Germany) drummer Fred BracefulFind albums by this artist and German drummer Roland WittichFind albums by this artist. The album presents six tracks, four of which are original compositions by Dauner, one is by Schwab, and finally one is a standard by Nat AdderleyFind albums by this artist. The album is accompanied by a bi-lingual (German / English) booklet with extensive background about the musicians and historical background.
The music, as expected, is absolutely brilliant, with a strong Fusiony tinge and Psychedelia, all this in addition to the Jazz sources. Although it lasts for just about half an hour, it offers a wonderful glimpse at the German scene at the time, which was developing with an astonishing speed and variety, expanding the American Jazz tradition into previously unvisited areas. It features the leader playing organ, electric piano and flute (an instrument he will rarely play on later recordings), and Weber playing electric bass guitar, which he also used very rarely in later days. Schwab plays some amazing guitar licks, which put his in the same league as other early Fusion guitarists, like German Volker KriegelFind albums by this artist, or American Larry CoryellFind albums by this artist, who would record with Dauner later on. The double drums offer a dense, complex rhythmic support, which creates a unique ambience.
Overall, this is a brilliant gem, which captures early European Fusion at its formative days, which is mostly completely unknown to contemporary listeners, but is truly worth its weight in gold. For Fusion enthusiasts, this is an absolute must, which shows the impetus of early days of the genre, and the contrast to its pitiful contemporary condition.
| | Updated: 17/05/2025Posted: 17/05/2025 | CD 1 Remastered Recommend To A Friend |
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