Uli Johannes Kieckbusch, the composer and pianist, is related to Johannes Brahms, whose music held a special place in his family.
Performer Biography
Günter Baby Sommer, the percussionist, is considered one of the most important representatives of contemporary European jazz, known for his highly individualized percussion instruments and unique musical language.
Recording & Production
The 'Baby Sommer Kiecktett' ensemble, featuring Günter Baby Sommer and Uli Johannes Kieckbusch, was put on hold until 2020 to reorient its artistic and conceptual approach, leading to this album's unusual instrumentation.
Interpretation
To allow for creative improvisation, the scores are only partially notated, sometimes limiting themselves to purely tonal elements.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The composer, Uli Johannes Kieckbusch, calls his works "comprovisations" because he always interprets his instrument compositionally.
Composer Biography
For composer Uli Johannes Kieckbusch, improvising with Cecil Taylor was his most formative musical-improvisational experience, while his encounter with Morton Feldman was most influential for his compositions.
Compositional Technique
The music on this CD resembles a "frozen" improvisation, a thoroughly elaborated compositional procedure.
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