Jazz Articles about Dörner-Schwerdt-Sartorius

Dörner-Schwerdt-Sartorius: Jul Fuel

by Mark Corroto
February 3, 2025

Jul Fuel unfolds more like a tale of three cities than a singular statement--especially when the tracks are experienced in album order. The release transitions from a solo piano performance to a piano-drum duet, a trio performance, and, finally, a slide trumpet solo. At its core, however, Jul Fuel revolves around German improviser Axel Dörner, even in moments when his horn is silent. Pianist and label chief Oliver Schwerdt takes on dual roles here: as an innovative artist ...