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Anna Kaluza / Jan Roder: Am Frankfurter Tor

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Anna Kaluza / Jan Roder: Am Frankfurter Tor
The remarkable debut Am Frankfurter Tor by the duo of alto saxophonist Anna Kaluza and double bassist Jan Roder is both an introduction (sort of) and confirmation (absolutely) of two complete musicians. It is a sort of introduction because listeners are more likely to be familiar with the recorded output of Roder in ensembles such as Die Enttäuschung, JR3 with Olaf Rupp and Rudi Mahall, the Silke Eberhard Trio, Ulrich Gumpert's ensembles, and Alexander von Schlippenbach's Monk Casino. Kaluza, is a German native who performed with the London Improvisers Orchestra before returning home to create the Berlin Improvisers Orchestra. She also can be heard in the Hanam Quintet and leads the Kaluza Quartett with Christof Thewes, Kay Lübke, and her duo partner here Jan Roder.

The ten tracks produced have a certain casualness, but don't be fooled, There is a passion and potency here that cannot overlook. Kaluza's saxophone at times recalls the sprezzatura sound of Paul Desmond with her insouciant approach. Other places she gives off an Anthony Braxton vibe as she cuts and slashes through a run. All the music is created as a tête—à—tête with Roder's bass. Either he supplies the spluttered bass of "Sieben" that provokes Kaluza's bird calls or he employs some nasty bow work on "Sechs," which stretches the saxophonist's notes. Roder's guidance is apparent throughout. These ten duets are evidence of a sympathetic partnership.

Track Listing

Eins; Zxei; Drei; Vier; Fünf; Sechs; Sieben; Acht; Neun; Zehn.

Personnel

Anna Kaluza
saxophone, alto

Album information

Title: Am Frankfurter Tor | Year Released: 2022 | Record Label: Relative Pitch Records


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