Urs Voerkel

Urs Voerkel: Propinquity Zwischenzietstuck Aria

by Glenn Astarita
October 1, 1999

Swiss pianist Urs Voerkel along with long time collaborator, drummer Paul Lovens tackle the piano-drum format on disc 1, which has been somewhat of an emblematic or distinguishing factor for the always hip...Swiss improv-jazz scene. Yet, many of these accolades should be directed towards the great pianist Irene Schweizer as a result of her past and ongoing duets with world class modern jazz drummers (see AAJ Aug, Sept & Oct ’99 reviews). A 2 CD set, with interesting liners by ...