Jazz Articles about Johannes Ludwig

The Nano Brothers: Ascend Flowers

by Glenn Astarita
December 8, 2024

The Nano Brothers' Ascend Flowers is a bold journey into free improvisation. The duo behind this daring experiment--pianist Jürgen Friedrich and saxophonist-educator Johannes Ludwig--defy expectations with their spontaneous yet meticulously crafted compositions. As the press release notes, “Everything is improvised even if it doesn't sound like it." The Nano Brothers, unburdened by preconceived notions or stylistic constraints, navigate their sonic landscape with telepathic understanding. Their music is not merely improvised but composed--a testament to their deep musical symbiosis. ...