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Offshore: Cote De Cologne
By Track review of "White Wall"It's a modern mainstream jazz presentation steeped in cool and coy theme-building as they intentionally steer the ship off course on occasion. On "White Wall," the quintet spawns an upbeat jazz-waltz groove led by Christoph Mockel's harmonious melody-making, executed on soprano sax. It's a radio-friendly piece, but not overly saccharine, especially when pianist Constantin Kramer develops building-blocks and re-harmonizes the primary hook, followed by vibraphonist Dierk Peters' mid-tempo swing vamp during the bridge. Moving forward, the band closes out via the saxophonist's pensive lines and pack a mild punch amid airy choruses and a beaming guise that reinforces the multicolored program. And it's all effectuated by musicians who express musical maturity beyond their years.
Track Listing
01. Offshore 03:10 02. Der Sonnentänzer 06:27 03. White Wall 05:10 04. Edith´s Welt 07:12 05. Tristesse 06:57 06. Termitology 05:55 07. Osning 06:07 08. Eifelwelten 11:14 09. Edward´s Home 03:17
Personnel
Offshore Quintet
band / ensemble / orchestraChristoph Möckel
saxophoneDierk Peters
vibraphoneConstantin Krahmer
pianoOliver Lutz
bass, acousticFabian Rösch
drumsChristoph Mockel: tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone; Dierk Peters: vibraphone; Constantin Krahmer: piano; Oliver Lutz: bass; Rafael Calman: drums.
Album information
Title: Cote De Cologne | Year Released: 2013 | Record Label: Challenge Records
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