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SUBTONE is one of the most interesting bands the European jazz scene!

Name: Subtone - Morningside (CD)
SKU: WEEC664654
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (185 reviews)

SUBTONE is one of the most interesting bands the European jazz scene boasts of. Originally a pure Berlin band, most of the members live in New York City now. When they had a triple triumph at the InternationalJazz Competition Jazz Tremplin in Avignon 2008 the reputation of trumpeter Magnus Schriefl, saxophonist Malte Dürrschnabel, pianist Florian Höfer, bassist Ruben Samama and drummer Peter Gall went abroad. They have hit club and festival stages about 120 times by now. Highlights were the Bohemia Jazz Fest in front of Dave Holland and Steve Coleman and two much appraised concerts at the Jazz Baltica Festival in Salzau. Appearing in the classical quintet format the band has nevertheless its very own sound – away from well known clichés. The colourful instrumentation and the refined compositions give their special charm to SUBTONE. The BR Radio jazz commentator: ” Fuge-like themes in neckbreak tempo, opposing rhythmic structures, unexpected thematic variations and exciting soloing add up to complex compositional structures resulting in outstanding beauty”. Famed trombonist Nils Langren gives SUBTONE these words for the road:”When my friend Peter Gall contacted me and asked me to write linernotes for the new album Morningside, I did not hesitate for long. In very few sentences, I´ll tell you why: This band is really one of the most innova-tive new bands to emerge on the jazz scene over the past couple of years, with a fresh sound, great playing by all and a very positive attitude, not only towards the music but also with a clear aim to reach a new audi-ence, something that is more important than ever. And, they have a sound of their own. These guys knows how to kick it and I like it! Respect!”