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Wolfgang Haffner : Live & Real |
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 In spring 2002 the new Wolfgang Haffner Band went on a 25 city - tour across Europe. Without even trying to be bashful about it, this band en route with Haffner, a native from Nuremberg, could just as well be designated a Dream Band when it comes to Groove-Jazz. Multiphonically magnificent the soaring saxophone work by Hungarian top-instrumentalist Tony Lakatos; on loan from the Nils Landgren Funk Unit the authoritative bass voicings from Magnum Coltrane Price; at times thrilling, other times gossamer light, always enchanting the guitar sounds of Dutchman Peter Tiehuis when his fingers touch down on the strings. Vladislav Sendetzki from Poland comps a sovereign keyboard foundation for the group's sounds, paving the way for vocalist Eddie Greene, who performs brilliantly for example in a soul-seething rendition of that Roy Ayers' classic "Searchin'". Besides the highlights from the repertoire of the last two studio CDs , although here in extended improvisations, on "Live & Real" listeners will also find an audio-select version of Miles Davis' standard "Jean Pierre", and naturally all the percussive pyrotechnics of Wolfgang Haffner, global traveller in the world of rhythm.
Press Quotes:
CT Radio 96.9 Bochum (Largest College Radio Germany) :
"Record Of The Month October 2002."
Drums & Percussion November '02 :
"Many outstanding moments."
Sticks November '02 :
"The record gets off to a good start and stays that way, moment for moment, just the way it's supposed to as a 'live document'."
Feedback November '02 :
"This one puts the fun back into Fusion Jazz."
Jazz Podium November '02 :
"Through and through, one special, delightful listening pleasure."
Percussion Creativ 6/'02 :
"Not one weak point, not one boring moment. Magnum Coltrane Price and Wolfgang Haffner form the perfect rhythm section."
Fono Forum January '03 :
"Funky drummer. Like the opener says: 'The Real Thing'." 4 Stars
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01.
The Real Thing
02.
Walkabout
03.
Urban Life
04.
Keep Going
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Simple Life
06.
Searchin'
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Drummers Delight
08.
Night Move
09.
Jean Pierre
10.
Time out
11.
Rising Sun
Line-up:
Produced by Wolfgang Haffner
Recorded between January 11th and February 4th 2002
Wolfgang Haffner Drums;
Tony Lakatos Saxophones;
Magnum Coltrane Price Bass & Rap;
Peter Tiehuis Guitar;
Vladislav Sendetzki Keyboards;
Eddie Greene Vocals & Perscussion;
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