Matthias Lindermayr - New Born (September 14, 2018)

The dawning of something new, something big. Something which will have an impact on an indefinite scale. The first Guitar chord hovers, the cymbal lingers, while the first sound of the trumpet occurs. From nothingness to epic proportions. From easy wind to tempest. 

„Newborn“ is the title cut of the new record by Matthias Lindermayr which is a mesmerizing body of work. The album was conceived in an important transitional period of the artist who relocated back to his hometown after a long stint in Berlin honing his compositional skills, due to the birth of his „Newborn“ child. The initial work began before this private Milestone, with the majority of the music being completed afterwards. Lindermayr states being dominated by two themes at the time: Newborn child and record.

The focus was on the important and essential elements residing within the compositions. On „Newborn“ Matthias Lindermayr processes the essential aspects of life musically. Together with producer and guitar player Azhar Kamal who was also his partner on the production of his debut on Enja „Lang Tang“ they followed a more jazz oriented approach with more freedom of interpretation for the involved musicians than on the debut. The music you experience is extremely dynamic, free flowing at times, lots of space for the bass and the letting loose of the reins for the trumpet which has been somewhat relieved of its vocalesque duties, which it had on Matthias first offering. The line up at this concert is more or less identical to the debut with Andreas Haberl, Drums, Andreas Kurz, Bass, Azhar Kamal, Guitar. The only new addition would be Chris Gallon Piano. The production team of Lindermayr/Kamal worked well with their skills in sonic dramaturgy which surpass the limits of what may be broadly perceived as classic „Jazz“. On „Newborn“ you hear the epitome of Jazz in the 3rd millennium with brilliantly, concise melodies and trumpet which has a lot to express without being overwhelming. A voice that will be heard. Rejoice! Expect something GRAND

- Ulrich Habersetzer(Bavarian Radio)

Matthias Lindermayr (trp)

Chris Gall (piano)

Azhar Kamal (guitar)

Andreas Kurz (bass)

Andi Haberl (drums)

Composition by Matthias Lindermayr

Produced by Azhar Kamal

Mixed by Mario Thaler

Mastered by Guido Hieronymus

1. New Born

2. Massave 04:21

3. Daydreaming

4. Pattern

5. Oktober

6. Matilda

7. Khmerish

8. On the Wall

Chris Gall Trio - Cosmic Playground (GLM 2018)

Cosmic Playground, a barrier-free place of fantasy on an unexplored planet. Without limits and presets to play a game in one way or another. If you don't want to travel that far, you can also listen to the new program of Chris Gall's third trio album "Cosmic Playground", whose two predecessors appeared on the label Act.

Accompanied by bassist Henning Sieverts and his brother Peter on the drums, Chris Gall is able to create a grandiose collection of different soundtracks for wonderful films that only appear in the listener's head and are guaranteed not always the same. Titles such as "Arthur Dent Knows" or "follow the Milky Way, then turn left" have been released. Music that unfolds its magic the longer you listen to it. John Lennon's "Across the Universe" also hovers on his way to the star-picture Ursa minor. After his impressionist-like solo CD debut "Piano solo" and almost 250 concerts as a guest pianist with the world music band Quadro Nuevo, Chris Gall, who graduated from the renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston, has now returned to the Acoustic Piano Trio.

The biggest English jazz magazine Jazzwise: "Chris Gall's trio debut provides evidence that Jazz is alive and kicking in Germany" – and this is what Chris Gall still does today: hymnal hook-lines, powerful bass lines and fast-paced drum grooves. Wonderfully fresh jazz, free from the commercial corset, open, playful and boundless!

1 Cosmic Playground 4:26

2 Arthur Dent Knows 5:03

3 Sea Lion Woman 4:02

4 Across the Universe 6:12

5 Hymn 6:44

6 Follow the Milky Way, Then Turn Left 5:31

7 Gentle Snap (feat. Chris Gall, Henning Sieverts & Peter Gall) 6:54

8 Drumsticks & Fintertips 5:44

9 Seven Beat Strut 4:56

Chris Gall - piano

Henning Sieverts - bass

Peter Gall - drums

Tour

07.02.2018 Rosenheim, Le Pirat      

09.02.2018 Bad Aibling, Buchhandlung Librano      08.02.2018 Weinstadt, Weinstadt Jazztage

10.02.2018 Rohrbach, Incontri