Twist - Jazz Thing Next Generation Vol. 53 by Joscha Arnold Quintet

Joscha Arnold Quintet

Twist - Jazz Thing Next Generation Vol. 53

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Format: CD
Label: Double Moon Records
UPC: 0608917113723
Catnr: DMCHR 71137
Release date: 30 May 2014
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Label
Double Moon Records

UPC
0608917113723

Catalogue number
DMCHR 71137

Release date
30 May 2014

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About the album

You should not use the word "exceptional musicians" carelessly, especially not for young jazz musicians who are presenting their first CD recorded together. However, you almost want to use the words when you listen to this CD. Not only because Jorge Rossy, who was the drummer in the now already legendary trio of Brad Mehldau from 1995 to 2005, wrote about Joscha Arnold in the booklet: "Welcome to Joscha Arnolds World… These textures, grooves, melodies, and harmony ring close to my heart in many ways." But also because he is so right. Relaxed, flowing melodies meander around exciting harmony sequences. You involuntarily think of the term "sustainability," which is not often used in music. The compositions radiate a high degree of recognition without immediately being worn out. At the same time, the harmonies provide the soloists with a solid basis for their excursions. How they are used – without putting on airs or the need to show off – leads you to suspect what a promising future the quintet has. This is especially so, since the five musicians have developed a great deal of maturity and individual charisma despite their youth (all were born in 1985 or 1986). All received their education and training in Switzerland and have played together for years, which results in distinct compactness of the band sound.

Das Wort „Ausnahmemusiker“ sollte man nicht leichtfertig verwenden, und schon gar nicht für junge Jazzmusiker, die ihre erste gemeinsame CD vorstellen. Und doch drängt sich der Gedanke beim Hören fast auf. Nicht nur weil Jorge Rossy, der von 1995 bis 2005 Drummer im schon jetzt zur Legende gewordenen Trio von Brad Mehldau war, Joscha Arnold ins Booklet schreibt: „Welcome to Joscha Arnolds World… These textures, grooves, melodies, and harmony, ring close to my heart in many ways.” Sondern auch, weil er so recht hat. Entspannt fließende Melodien mäandern um spannende Harmoniefolgen. Unwillkürlich fällt einem der sonst in der Musik nicht gebräuchliche Begriff „Nachhaltigkeit“ ein: Die Kompositionen strahlen einen hohen Wiedererkennungswert aus, ohne sich sogleich zu verbrauchen. Gleichzeitig gewähren die Harmonien den Solisten eine solide Basis für ihre Ausflüge. Und wie sie genutzt wird – frei von Allüren und Selbstdarstellungstrieb – lässt erahnen, welch vielversprechende Zukunft das Quintett hat. Zumal die fünf Musiker trotz ihrer Jugend (alle sind Jahrgang 1985 bzw. 1986) bereits eine gehörige Portion Reife und individuelle Ausstrahlung entwickelt haben. Alle haben ihre Ausbildung in der Schweiz genossen und spielen seit Jahren zusammen, was zu einer unüberhörbaren Kompaktheit des Bandsounds führt.

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Joscha Arnold

Joscha Arnold from Weilheim, was infected with the 'jazz virus' at an early age and learned in high school big bands to a state youth jazz orchestra how playing together and solo are interlinked. At the same time, he developed a powerful, expressive sound on the tenor saxophone, which was refined by renowned teachers ranging from Johannes Enders to Domenic Landolf. Encounters with jazz greats from the USA, among others the guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel, refined his composition technique and understanding of harmony, but the hours as an adolescent with drummer legend Jimmy Cobb also provided him with stimuli pointing the way into his future.

Joscha Arnold from Weilheim, was infected with the "jazz virus" at an early age and learned in high school big bands to a state youth jazz orchestra how playing together and solo are interlinked. At the same time, he developed a powerful, expressive sound on the tenor saxophone, which was refined by renowned teachers ranging from Johannes Enders to Domenic Landolf. Encounters with jazz greats from the USA, among others the guitarist Kurt Rosenwinkel, refined his composition technique and understanding of harmony, but the hours as an adolescent with drummer legend Jimmy Cobb also provided him with stimuli pointing the way into his future.

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Florian Favre

Florian Favre, the shooting star among young Swiss pianists, has not only won a few piano competitions. He recently received his Master's Degree (under Django Bates) at the Swiss Jazz School in Bern – an 'official' confirmation of his skills, which resulted in cooperation in a jazz context (e.g., with New York Voices and Patti Austin), but also far beyond that (Kutti MC, Stefan Eicher). His versatility convinces his listeners in his very varied playing with outstanding technique.

Florian Favre, the shooting star among young Swiss pianists, has not only won a few piano competitions. He recently received his Master's Degree (under Django Bates) at the Swiss Jazz School in Bern – an "official" confirmation of his skills, which resulted in cooperation in a jazz context (e.g., with New York Voices and Patti Austin), but also far beyond that (Kutti MC, Stefan Eicher). His versatility convinces his listeners in his very varied playing with outstanding technique.

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Sebastian Scheipers

Sebastian Scheipers was born and grew up near the Swiss border in Lorrach, Germany. As a young guitarist, crossing the border seemed a logical step, and he then studied at Basel Music College under Wolfgang Muthspiel. However, he still remains true to his second greatest passion today, hip-hop, and plays both genres regularly. His striving to create a clear statement can always be detected despite his virtuosity. Another reference to Brad Mehldau: Yannick Tinguely from Lausanne was an enthusiastic student under Larry Grenadier. He profited from his teaching concept and orients himself to virtuosity and charisma. In the meantime, he has his own place as bassist in demand and lives and works in Berlin.

Sebastian Scheipers was born and grew up near the Swiss border in Lorrach, Germany. As a young guitarist, crossing the border seemed a logical step, and he then studied at Basel Music College under Wolfgang Muthspiel. However, he still remains true to his second greatest passion today, hip-hop, and plays both genres regularly. His striving to create a clear statement can always be detected despite his virtuosity.
Another reference to Brad Mehldau: Yannick Tinguely from Lausanne was an enthusiastic student under Larry Grenadier. He profited from his teaching concept and orients himself to virtuosity and charisma. In the meantime, he has his own place as bassist in demand and lives and works in Berlin.

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