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Wolfgang Haffner : Zooming |
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 Besides his virtuosity as an instrumentalist, Wolfgang Haffner is an excellent songwriter, arranger and producer.His current release literally "takes the cake" .He successfully manages to create a convincing blend of innovative sounds, catchy melodies and brilliant group tightness, for the first time, bears purely European traits. Much like the proverbial chef de cuisine, he has taken the creme de la creme of European jazz musicians and formed a dish that has all the makings of a classic recipe: shimmering guitar riffs from Martin Koller, electronic effects by the ultra-manipulated sounds of saxofonist / bass clarinetist as a reminiscent of the best up-to-date Scandinavian productions, a taste of uncompromising rock here and there and naturally well-laced jazz solos at their finest. Till Brönner, Rebekka Bakken and Nils Landgren are among the colourful gang of characters.
Press Quotes:
Ranked in the "Musikmarkt Jazz Charts"
Soundcheck, November 2004:
"Top-flight music. Unobtrusive groove-drumming with picture-perfect melodies, floating sound patterns and clear-as-day rhythm work."
Jazzthing, November 2004:
"Relaxed enough to sing along with, discreetly teased and twisted, yet airy all the same. Haffner has arrived in the European Electro-Jazz Modern."
Drums & Percussion, November 2004:
"Album of the Month. His style is marked more than ever by the frugalness on the drums, and still the whole album really grooves excellently."
Stereoplay, November 2004:
"Sound Tip of the Month."
Sticks, October 2004:
"Besides jazzy elements, 'Zooming' also contains a solid portion of that 'funky touch' in finely sorcered Lounge-Aesthetics."
CT Das Radio Bochum (Germany's largest university radio station):
"Jazz Album of the Month."
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01.
Zooming
02.
The Day Before Yesterday
03.
Trip
04.
Somewhere Else
05.
Facing West
06.
Metropolis
07.
Shape Of Peace
08.
Momo's Dance
09.
Seventy Five
10.
Corazon
Line-up:
Produced by Wolfgang Haffner
Recorded at Hansahaus, Bonn January 2004
Wolfgang Haffner
Drums, Rhodes, Programming;
Johannes Enders
Saxophones, Bass Clarinet, Flute;
Roberto Di Gioia
Piano, Wurlitzer, Rhodes, Bass;
Till Brönner
Flugelhorn;
Rebekka Bakken
Vocals;
Nils Landgren
Trombone;
Vladsylav Sendetzki
Piano;
Eythor Gunnarsson
Rhodes;
Jimi Preston
Rhodes;
Lars Danielsson
Bass, Cello;
Martin Koller
Electric Guitars;
Franc Kuruc
Acoustic Guitars;
Tim Lefebvre
Bass;
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