New releases
Heikki Hallanoro – “Soul Songs Vol. 1 & 2”
Heikki Hallanoro is the fourth most-listened-to Finnish pianist on Spotify, travels from his hometown of Oulu to the whole world, tours relentlessly with his piano ballads.
Rene Kroemer – “No One Here”
Rene Kroemer’s deep respect for jazz tradition, combined with his personal touch in arrangements and original compositions, results in an album that feels both familiar and fresh.
Tobias Hoffmann Jazz Orchestra – “Innuendo”
Bolstered by a stellar ensemble brimming with virtuosic soloists, “Innuendo” cements Hoffmann’s reputation as one of the most exciting creative voices in contemporary large ensemble jazz. With this captivating release on Mons Records, he has indeed persevered and elevated his artistry to new heights.
Peter Fessler, Alfonso Garrido – live
Join us for a unique performance that brings timeless classics to life, showcasing the power of music to mirror the ebb and flow of our daily experiences.
Tobias Altripp Trio – “We Bring Some Horns”
Recorded with precision and artistry, this album invites listeners to experience the creative essence of the Tobias Altripp Trio and the vibrant energy they bring to the world of contemporary jazz.
Mia Brentano’s American Diary
24 unique miniatures between classical, jazz, pop and film score – for piano, strings and electronic sounds.
★★★★★
“a wonderful, multi-faceted experience, a journey in more ways than one”
— Colin Clarke, Fanfare
Heikki Hallanoro – “Soul Songs”
Finland’s only Piano Balladist, Heikki Hallanoro, makes a strong melodic mark with his sensitive and delicate piano pieces that are delivered with such a tenderness and bold simplicity that it is not just beautiful but simply – shines truth.
Peter Grabinger – “Piano Works”
The album contains a kaleidoscope of music reaching across many genres with the album’s central theme and connecting tissue being the performer that is Peter Grabinger.
Tobias Haug – “Awakening”
On “Awakening”, Tobias presents 9 original compositions, all penned by Haug, and expands the line-up to a quintet setting with the addition of Jakob Bänsch on trumpet. In addition the line-up is further expanded with Renis Mendoza, adding percussion on four of the nine tracks. Also joining Tobias on the album is pianist Simon Seidl, bassist Caris Hermes and rounding out the line-up is drummer Felix Ambach.
Thimo Niesterok – “Stepping Forward”
Together with three of the most sought-after musicians on the German jazz and swing scene (Thilo Wagner, Rolf Marx and Henning Gailing), Niesterok presents an album that is sure to appeal not only to swing lovers.
Brownie – “Endless Summer” – Single
Concurrent with the release of various singles and an EP by Groovaz, Peter “Brownie” Braunholz’s duo with saxman Vladimir Strecker, the veteran German composer/producer and multi-instrumentalist keeps the breezy, beachy flow of his coastal California-inspired songs flowing on his crisp, cool and seductive solo EP Endless Summer.
Groovaz – “Ocean Drive”
Summer’s over, but don’t tell German-based, funk-jazz duo Groovaz, who seem intent on making their free-spirited vibes last forever with intoxicating grooves and a mix of silky soul and sunny, drive-time jams on their debut EP Ocean Drive
Katarzyna Myćka, Jens Wollenschläger – „Marimba & Organ Melange“
Katarzyna Mycka is also known by critics as “the one who dances with mallets”. She has recorded a cross-section of her repertoire on over 10 CDs and commissioned numerous compositions.
Daniel Migliosi – “Left On Scene”
Featuring largely original compositions rooted in the Hard Bop tradition, this album highlights a group of young musicians that show a great sense of musical maturity that defies their young age.
Denis Gäbel – The Good Spirits Part 2
Any way you look at it, The Good Spirits – Part 2 is a great album and documents a band that is totally in sync with each other and characterized by intense musical interaction between the players.