The album features the intimate duo format, allowing Johanna Summer and Jakob Manz to deploy their vast musical palette through close interaction.
Album & Artwork
The album's cover art, 'Otto #31' from 2003, is an acrylic on wood piece by Martin Noël (1956-2010).
Interpretation
Johanna Summer is impressed by Jakob Manz's endless musicality, finding his playing coherent, strong, and clear.
Recording & Production
The album was recorded by Emanuel Uch from July 31 to August 1 at the ACT Gallery in Berlin, Germany.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Johanna Summer and Jakob Manz broaden the jazz idiom by incorporating influences from pop, classical music, improvisation, and composition.
Interpretation
Jakob Manz notes that Johanna Summer's improvisations often sound composed, yet are different each time, emerging spontaneously.
Performer Biography
Pianist Johanna Summer and saxophonist Jakob Manz are considered stand-out figures in the young German jazz scene, known for their virtuosity and broad musical horizons.
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