“Live” takes you on a 75-minute long musical journey and
leads you into the cosmos of Swiss-based AKKU Quintet
led by drummer and composer Manuel Pasquinelli (also
known for his work with Sonar & David Torn). It contains
five songs from different stages of the group's history,
recorded at various locations between 2016 and 2020.
You’ll hear the touch and character of each player, acting
as a part of the ensemble to create this atmospheric,
minimalistic yet livingly driving music.
“They take the ‘Swiss zen maximalist/minimalist approach’ of Nik Bärtsch’s Ronin, Sonar, and Schnellertollermeier to a different, but utterly logical conclusion. Fabulous stuff. Recommended!”
- Steve Feigenbaum, Cuneiform Records
1. Waves (Live)
2. Polar (Live)
3. Deep Sleep I (Live)
4. Schneemann (Live)
5. Deep Sleep II (Live)
Manuel Pasquinelli - Drums
Michael Gilsenan - Sax & Fx
Markus Escher - Guitar
Maja Nydegger - Grand Piano, Keys
Andi Schnellmann - Bass
At concerts: Jonas Fehr - Visuals
Music written by Manuel Pasquinelli
No edits, loops or overdubs on this record
Live recordings and mix by Chris Diggelmann (dasKlangereignis)
Mastering by Serge Christen at Mazzive Sound Studios
Artwork and Logo by Sandro Galli (Gallografix)
Photos by Dersu Huber taken at bee-flat, Bern
