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Blink 7

Marcus Klossek

Blink 7

Price: € 14.95
Format: CD
Label: Double Moon Records
UPC: 0608917147827
Catnr: DMCHR 71478
Release date: 24 April 2026
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Double Moon Records
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0608917147827
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DMCHR 71478
Release date
24 April 2026
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Composer and guitarist Marcus Klossek, long recognized as a distinctive voice on the Fender Telecaster, presents Blink 7, the latest chapter in a band whose sound has evolved steadily from his long-running Electric Trio. Rooted in clarity, dynamic contrast, and a deep sense of interaction, the project reflects more than fifteen years of close musical collaboration.

At the core of the ensemble are Carsten Hein on bass and Derek Scherzer on drums, longtime partners with whom Klossek has refined a highly responsive and nuanced group language. With Blink 6, this foundation expanded into a sextet, joined by three prominent figures from Berlin’s jazz scene: Nikolaus Neuser (trumpet), Ignaz Dinné (tenor saxophone), and Anke Lucks (trombone). The enlarged group quickly developed a strong collective identity, equally at ease with precise structure and open improvisation.

Blink 7 continues this collaboration and introduces a new and distinctive voice: Korean vocalist Chamin. Appearing on three tracks—Go | Not, Another One Beyond, and Unexpected Return—she sings and partially speaks Korean lyrics written by herself. Her voice adds a new layer of texture and expression, expanding the ensemble’s tonal range and interacting organically with the instrumental voices rather than standing apart from them.

In contrast to Blink 6, which was composed before the musicians were chosen, all eight compositions on Blink 7 were written specifically for this lineup. Klossek shaped each piece around the individual strengths and musical personalities of the players. “I knew what everyone could bring to the music,” he explains. “That allowed me to write more precisely for the sound of the band.” The result is music that unites clear compositional intent with the intuitive understanding that comes from long-standing collaboration.

The album opens with Violet Shift, a rhythmically intricate piece built from interlocking patterns that suggest mechanical precision while maintaining an organic flow. Go | Not begins with Chamin’s whispered voice, creating an atmosphere of quiet tension and ambiguity. Ephyra (Third Dance) unfolds with a restrained, melancholic beauty, while Half Past Never features one of Klossek’s most unrestrained guitar solos—raw, spontaneous, and unpredictable.

On Another One Beyond, Chamin’s voice further broadens the ensemble’s harmonic space, while Begin Again, Swift highlights the band’s agility, moving fluidly between tightly woven rhythms and open, airy phrasing. Glass Bridges introduces otherworldly sounds from Carsten Hein, blending acoustic bass with electronic elements. The closing track, Unexpected Return, brings the album to an energetic conclusion, driven by rhythmic momentum as Chamin’s voice merges seamlessly with the horn section.

Blink 7 captures a band at a mature and confident stage, balancing detailed composition with freedom and collective improvisation—music shaped as much by individual voices as by the shared identity they have built together.

Der Komponist und Gitarrist Marcus Klossek, seit langem eine unverwechselbare Stimme auf der Fender Telecaster, präsentiert Blink 7 – die neueste Entwicklung einer Band, die sich kontinuierlich aus seinem langjährigen Electric Trio herausgebildet hat. Über die letzten 15 Jahre hat Klossek eng mit Carsten Hein (Bass) und Derek Scherzer (Schlagzeug) zusammengearbeitet und dabei einen Sound verfeinert, der von Klarheit, Dynamik und intensiver Interaktion geprägt ist.

Mit Blink 6 erweiterte er das Trio um drei führende Musiker*innen der Berliner Jazzszene: Nikolaus Neuser (Trompete), Ignaz Dinné (Tenorsaxophon) und Anke Lucks (Posaune). Das resultierende Sextett entwickelte schnell eine starke kollektive Identität, die sich mühelos zwischen Struktur und Freiheit bewegt.

Blink 7 setzt diese Zusammenarbeit fort und fügt eine neue Stimme hinzu: die koreanische Sängerin Chamin. Sie singt und spricht teilweise koreanische Texte auf drei Stücken – Go | Not, Another One Beyond und Unexpected Return –, alle von ihr selbst geschrieben. Chamins Stimme erweitert die klangliche Palette des Ensembles und fügt sich organisch in das Instrumentalgewebe ein.

Im Gegensatz zu Blink 6, das vor der Auswahl der Musikerinnen komponiert wurde, sind die acht Stücke von Blink 7 speziell für dieses Ensemble geschrieben. Klossek komponierte jedes Stück mit Blick auf die individuellen Stärken und musikalischen Persönlichkeiten der Musikerinnen. „Ich wusste, was jeder zur Musik beitragen kann“, erklärt Klossek. „Das erlaubte mir, präziser für den Klang der Band zu schreiben.“

Das Ergebnis ist ein Album, das sowohl kompositorische Absicht als auch die tiefe Vertrautheit der Musiker*innen widerspiegelt. Blink 7 balanciert detaillierte Kompositionen mit offenen Abschnitten für kollektive Improvisation und zeigt eine Band, die souverän zwischen Form und Freiheit navigiert.

Der Auftakt, Violet Shift, ist rhythmisch komplex, mit ineinandergreifenden Mustern, die mechanische Präzision vermitteln und gleichzeitig den organischen Fluss der Gruppe bewahren. Go | Not, mit Chamins geflüsterter Stimme, schafft eine Atmosphäre von leiser Spannung und Geheimnis. Ephyra (Third Dance) offenbart eine melancholische Schönheit, während Half Past Never einen der ungestümsten Gitarrensoli Klosseks präsentiert – spontan, roh und unvorhersehbar.

In Another One Beyond erweitert Chamins Stimme den harmonischen Raum des Ensembles. Begin Again, Swift zeigt die Agilität der Band, die zwischen engen rhythmischen Strukturen und offenen Phrasen wechselt. Glass Bridges erzeugt durch Carsten Heins Kombination aus akustischen und elektronischen Klängen fast überirdische Soundwelten. Den Abschluss bildet Unexpected Return, ein energiegeladenes Finale, bei dem Chamins Stimme und die Bläser verschmelzen und den musikalischen Kreis perfekt schließen.

Blink 7 zeigt ein Ensemble auf einem reifen und selbstbewussten Level, das die Balance zwischen detaillierter Komposition und freier Improvisation meistert – Musik, die sowohl von den individuellen Stimmen als auch von der gemeinsamen Identität getragen wird.

Artist(s)

Anke Lucks (trombone)

Marcus Klossek (guitar)

Marcus Klossek is one of the growing number of guitarists who perform Jazz on a Fender Telecaster, the archetype of the electric guitar. A class of musicians that consists of many extraordinary artists; from Jimmy Bryant to Ed Bickert, Bill Frisell, Mike Stern, Jim Campilongo or Jakob Bro, just to name a few. An established name within the Berlin jazz scene who knows how to get to the point with his Electric Trio. A guitar, bass and drums; that’s all it takes to make the songs of Marcus Klossek sound great! For his latest album “Blink 6” he has added a blowing section with 3 of his favorite musicians, making this unique sextet his largest project to date. This multi-dimensional unity filters Klossek’s compositional explorations of melody,...
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Marcus Klossek is one of the growing number of guitarists who perform Jazz on a Fender Telecaster, the archetype of the electric guitar.

A class of musicians that consists of many extraordinary artists; from Jimmy Bryant to Ed Bickert, Bill Frisell, Mike Stern, Jim Campilongo or Jakob Bro, just to name a few.

An established name within the Berlin jazz scene who knows how to get to the point with his Electric Trio. A guitar, bass and drums; that’s all it takes to make the songs of Marcus Klossek sound great!

For his latest album “Blink 6” he has added a blowing section with 3 of his favorite musicians, making this unique sextet his largest project to date.

This multi-dimensional unity filters Klossek’s compositional explorations of melody, harmony and rhythm through the lens of six master improvisers, arranged in a way that allows the music to sound differently every time.

The new album “Blink 6” is marking Klossek’s 10th album as a bandleader and his third for Double Moon/Challenge Records International.

Marcus Klossek has toured countless european clubs and festivals since his music studies at the University of Arts in Amsterdam.

He also has been an instructor for guitar, ensembles and workshops worldwide for many years.

Incidentally, his virtuoso guitar playing has made him one of the busiest musicians with dozens of guest appearances on albums by bands and projects of the German Jazz scene.

Really good stories don’t need to be flashy and loud in order to lodge themselves firmly in our hearts.

“In Jazz there is a demand, that on and with the instruments stories should be told.
Marcus Klossek, the guitarist from Berlin, is someone who has internalized this.” Martin Laurentius / Jazzthing


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Nikolaus Neuser (trumpet)

Ignaz Dinné (tenor saxophone)

Chamin (vocals)

Composer(s)

Marcus Klossek (guitar)

Marcus Klossek is one of the growing number of guitarists who perform Jazz on a Fender Telecaster, the archetype of the electric guitar. A class of musicians that consists of many extraordinary artists; from Jimmy Bryant to Ed Bickert, Bill Frisell, Mike Stern, Jim Campilongo or Jakob Bro, just to name a few. An established name within the Berlin jazz scene who knows how to get to the point with his Electric Trio. A guitar, bass and drums; that’s all it takes to make the songs of Marcus Klossek sound great! For his latest album “Blink 6” he has added a blowing section with 3 of his favorite musicians, making this unique sextet his largest project to date. This multi-dimensional unity filters Klossek’s compositional explorations of melody,...
more

Marcus Klossek is one of the growing number of guitarists who perform Jazz on a Fender Telecaster, the archetype of the electric guitar.

A class of musicians that consists of many extraordinary artists; from Jimmy Bryant to Ed Bickert, Bill Frisell, Mike Stern, Jim Campilongo or Jakob Bro, just to name a few.

An established name within the Berlin jazz scene who knows how to get to the point with his Electric Trio. A guitar, bass and drums; that’s all it takes to make the songs of Marcus Klossek sound great!

For his latest album “Blink 6” he has added a blowing section with 3 of his favorite musicians, making this unique sextet his largest project to date.

This multi-dimensional unity filters Klossek’s compositional explorations of melody, harmony and rhythm through the lens of six master improvisers, arranged in a way that allows the music to sound differently every time.

The new album “Blink 6” is marking Klossek’s 10th album as a bandleader and his third for Double Moon/Challenge Records International.

Marcus Klossek has toured countless european clubs and festivals since his music studies at the University of Arts in Amsterdam.

He also has been an instructor for guitar, ensembles and workshops worldwide for many years.

Incidentally, his virtuoso guitar playing has made him one of the busiest musicians with dozens of guest appearances on albums by bands and projects of the German Jazz scene.

Really good stories don’t need to be flashy and loud in order to lodge themselves firmly in our hearts.

“In Jazz there is a demand, that on and with the instruments stories should be told.
Marcus Klossek, the guitarist from Berlin, is someone who has internalized this.” Martin Laurentius / Jazzthing


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