Saturday, April 7, 2018

David Friedman Generations Trio - Thursday (MALLETMUSE RECORDS 2018)



Living jazz legend David Friedman is one of the most influential vibraphonists in the history of the instrument. “Thursday” is not only the first release of Friedman’s brand new Generations Trio, but also the very first release of his new label “Malletmuse Records”. The Generations Trio provides a musical example of intuitive communication and intense interaction, resulting in an audible process of music-making, which speaks directly to the listening audience. These three generations, with shooting star Tilo Weber on drums, in demand sideman Oliver Potratz on bass, and retired Jazz Professor David Friedman on vibes, develop an amazingly orchestral band sound, which is fresh and hip, while firmly rooted in the deep tradition of Jazz.

1. Bistro (Oliver Potratz)
2. Deer Fall (Oliver Potratz)
3. Recycling (David Friedman)
4. Thursday Session (David Friedman)
5. Thursday Session (David Friedman)
6. 06 Turn Left (David Friedman)
7. In Hop (David Friedman)
8. Small Talk (Friedman:Potratz)
9. Gliding (Friedman:Weber)
10. Sogni D'oro (David Friedman)

David Friedman: Vibes
Oliver Potratz: Bass
Tilo Weber: Drums

Produced by David Friedman
Recorded by Falko Duczmal at Scoring Stage Babelsberg in September 2014 Mixed by Falko Duczmal. Mastered by Klaus Scheuermann

Cover art by Liz Kosack. Cover photo by Oliver Potratz