Rudi Mahall

Rudi Mahall, Fabian Dudek, John Blum & Tarbaby

by Maurice Hogue
July 1, 2024

The shrinkwrap comes off several new albums sampled in this show, and there's a decided tilt to Europe. One of the stalwarts of the European avant-garde, Rudi Mahall, offers The Straight Horn Of Rudi Mahall, his first album playing only clarinet. Another reed player from Germany, Fabian Dudek doesn't hold anything back on his intriguing Distant Skies We Dream, while bassist Jasper Hoiby continues with his impressive trio, 3Elements. From Portugal comes a somewhat unusual pairing--saxophone and vibes--on Trafiklys by ...

Rudi Mahall / Axel Dorner / Jan Roder / Uli Jennessen: Die Enttausschung

by Nic Jones
November 21, 2009

It's only right that the whole membership of this quartet gets equal billing, as this is a group that sublimates the individual in the interest of collective identity. Given the instrumental line-up--two horns, bass and drums--there are, of course, countless precedents for music in this form. The group proves itself to be abundantly aware of them, but the degree to which it transcends them is ultimately a matter for debate.

In choosing to concentrate on bass clarinet Rudi Mahall--whose work ...

New Release: Fusk by Kasper Tom Christiansen, Andreas Lang, Philipp Gropper and Rudi Mahall

Source: Michael Ricci
June 7, 2011

FUSK—that is Kasper Tom Christiansen (Kran, QUARTz), Andreas Lang (QUARTz, a la Cour), Philipp Gropper (Hyperaktive Kid, Philm) and Rudi Mahall (Der Rote Bereich, Globe Unity Orchestra)—shine with their witty way of playing and their inventiveness. The quartet covers a broad spectrum, from catchy melodies to complex structures and the expressive deconstruction of patterns. One moment playful, soon showing its teeth, their music exhibits its diversity. From harmony to noise, all possibilities are explored. The compositions often feature rhythmic interlocking ...
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