Jazz

Denis Gäbel – “The Good Spirits”

Denis Gäbel – “The Good Spirits”

“An early candidate for any best-of 2018 list.” (Hans-Bernd Kittlaus, JazzPodium) – “I’d been thinking about heading out to record an album in New York, which for me is the most inspirational jazz source, ever since I did part of my studies there in 2006. Two years ago I heard Clarence Penn again in New York’s ‘Smalls’, and I suddenly decided – I can pull this off! I really wanted to capture that special sound and the energy of the local scene”

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Ivan Paduart – “Enivrance”

Ivan Paduart – “Enivrance”

After a start in the field of jazz-fusion, leading his own group Aftertouch in the eighties, pianist-composer Ivan Paduart sees his main activity in what can be described as modern acoustic jazz. Ivan became in few years, one of the west-Europe’s foremost jazzmen.

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Ed Partyka Jazz Orchestra – “Hits! Vol. 1”

Ed Partyka Jazz Orchestra – “Hits! Vol. 1”

Ed Partyka’s Jazz Orchestra (EPJO) was launched in Berlin in 2007 – its hallmark is the distinctive, and perhaps globally unparalleled, mix of musical personalities. All-stars from the European big band establishment play side by side with newcomers from the young and hip jazz scenes of Berlin, Amsterdam, Vienna and Prague. Musicians from the USA, Germany, Austria, Holland, Switzerland and the Czech Republic come together.

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Partyka Brass – “The Day After Christmas”

Partyka Brass – “The Day After Christmas”

“Between the years” is the name given to the period that follows on the heels of the Christmas festivities, even before the New Year’s Eve fireworks once again cast a glow on the wintry darkness. And even if this term is not found in any dictionary, it is still generally valid. Everyone immediately associates a very special feeling with this time.

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Ed Partyka Jazz Orchestra feat. Efrat Alony  – „Songs Of Love Lost“

Ed Partyka Jazz Orchestra feat. Efrat Alony – „Songs Of Love Lost“

„songs of love lost” is what Ed Partyka calls the joint work, the harmony of the exceptionally talented musicians of his Ed Partyka Jazz Orchestra. From all parts of Germany, from Austria, from Holland and – with Efrat Alony – also from Israel they follow the call of the composer and arranger to meet for recordings in the rbb studios in Berlin, as they did for “Songs Of Love Lost”.

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Ed Partyka, Efrat Alony, Sunday Night Orchestra – “Overcast”

Ed Partyka, Efrat Alony, Sunday Night Orchestra – “Overcast”

The Ed Partyka Jazz Orchestra (EPJO) was launched in Berlin in 2007. Its trademark is an unmistakable, and in all likelihood globally unique, mix of musical personalities. “Old stars” from the European big band establishment play side by side with newcomers from the young and hip jazz scenes of Berlin, Amsterdam, Vienna and Prague. Musicians from the USA, Germany, Austria, Holland, Switzerland and the Czech Republic get together – each of them brings their own musical language, and adds their unique national sound into the mix.

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Ludwig Nuss – “Ups & Downs”

Ludwig Nuss – “Ups & Downs”

Ludwig Nuss played with almost all German radio big bands and made numerous recordings for radio, television and recordings with international and national jazz greats such as Bob Brookmeyer, Bill Holman, Patti Austin, Frank Foster, Rob McConnell, Lalo Shifrin, Phil Woods, Jim McNeely, Maceo Parker …

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Ann Malcolm – “R.S.V.P”

Ann Malcolm – “R.S.V.P”

Celebrated as the “quintessence of female jazz singing” Ann Malcolm fascinates her audiences with her very personal style and phrasing. She will definitely touch your heart with her unique voice that one does not forget.

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Ben Wolfe – “Bagdad Theater”

Ben Wolfe – “Bagdad Theater”

New York bassist/composer and bandleader Ben Wolfe’s music has been described as “Mingus and Miles Davis meet Bartok and Bernard Herrmann” (Ben Ratliff – The New York Times). Acclaimed by some of the jazz world’s most respected critics for his “wit and cool intelligence” and signature “innovative, melding of hard-swinging jazz quartet, outstanding guest soloists and classical string quartet.”,

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Ben Wolfe – “13 Sketches”

Ben Wolfe – “13 Sketches”

New York bassist/composer and bandleader Ben Wolfe’s music has been described as “Mingus and Miles Davis meet Bartok and Bernard Herrmann” (Ben Ratliff – The New York Times). Acclaimed by some of the jazz world’s most respected critics for his “wit and cool intelligence” and signature “innovative, melding of hard-swinging jazz quartet, outstanding guest soloists and classical string quartet.”,

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