Philipp Gropper (saxes), Ronny Graupe (7 string guitar),Christian Lillinger (drums)
Recorded at Tonus Arcus Studio, Berlin, February 2007
When it comes to good music, you'll have to listen more than once to appreciate every movement, interaction, note sequence, or an extraordinary approach to composition and interpretation. What stands out here? The interplay is extremely close, the band seems to breathe as one. The solos disclose unexpected phrase makings, intonations, articulations, dynamics - in short: nothing less than real improvisation. These three musicians play on the highest level of jazz. Each of them is extremely talented from a musical and technical point of view. What's more, they all have a vision when it comes to sound, composition, and improvisation. This is contemporary music. We deliberately let these young musicians take us on a journey into our inner selves because they are able to provide the depth. So listen more than once and you'll keep discovering new interrelations. This is music for the mind and soul. An awesome record. (Joachim Kühn)