André Nendza "On Canvas"
This new ensemble by bassist André Nendza brings together five renowned musicians from a wide variety of jazz genres. At a time when the scene is becoming increasingly fragmented, this is a place where unity is cultivated. And simply make music together. André Nendza's new compositions are mostly based on forms and changes of well-known standards and thus form a perfect "common ground" on which all participants can contribute their individual voices. Contrasts and tensions are welcome and are resolved through the fun of rhythmic intensity (i.e. swing).
"It is precisely this border-crossing style between "Old Thing" and "New Thing" that his Cologne quintet is trying to revitalise. It was great fun - and not just for jazz history buffs." (Jazzthetik)
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