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[ 2019 Why Play Jazz – 30th of August release – (WPJ047) – Zwitschermaschine – System for Us ]

Posted On 23rd August 2019 By grzech In All That Jazz /  

This debut album of Mark Weschenfelder’s Zwitschermachine has an especially independent character, as Krautrock, Psychedelic, Ambient, Groove and Post-M-Base shimmer through. But it remains unmistakably unique within the onrushing flow of musical events. You hear something strange, but as you listen, the music’s mystery becomes more and more accessible – that’s part of the enjoyment!

Even free improvisation has its clichés – something that Weschenfelder steers clear of. With its drive and mysterious aural architecture, his septet music captivates and stays with the listener long after the last note has sounded. Something special propels Weschenfelder’s Zwitschermaschine. Most of this intricate, intuitive music is notated. For it to properly develop, the distinctive sound of this jazz, progressive rock and new music admixture requires immense interpretative accuracy. Yet, despite all the necessary discipline, the pieces maintain their spontaneity and freshness. There is enough surface friction in this music to ensure that it is never sterile.

“System for Us” brings together seven individualists in one big, compact, collective sound, miniature solos and all. Although echoes of Steve Lehman, Henry Threadgill and Steve Coleman radiate through the music, Weschenfelders pieces are refreshingly original. The title is a reference to American composer Earle Brown’s composition “Folio and 4 Systems”, and illustrates Weschenfelder’s affinity for New Music concepts. The sensuality and emotionality of jazz remain, as the composer transmits language into music by means of his own sort of international Morse code, creating patterns of short and long code-like tones. With unusual instrumentation and music on the innovative edge, this is something amazingly new, intense and forceful. This music fascinates because it’s evolution is so refreshingly ingenuous and concise.

Zwitschermaschine – System for Us

2019 WhyPlayJazz (WPJ047), CD + MP3 Album Download

Line-up

Mark Weschenfelder (alto saxophone, clarinet), Paul Berberich (flute), Vincent Bababoutilabo (flute, alto flute), Adrian Kleinlosen (trombone), Joachim Wespel (guitar), Andris Meinig (double bass), Florian Lauer (drums)

Tracklist:

1. Miniatur                        6:24
2. Zustände                       7:12
3. Unisono I, II, III        10:21
4. Kein Unisono (Intro)  1:57
5. Kein Unisono               8:12
6. The Dax                         7:04
7. Hocket                           5:00

Production credits

All compositions by Mark Weschenfelder, except Track 7 „Hocket“: composition by Meredith Monk, adapted and arranged by Mark Weschenfelder. Recorded by Andreas Lammel at UDK, Berlin. Mixed by Andreas Lammel and Mark Weschenfelder at UDK, Berlin. Postproduction and Master by Max Trieder and Mark Weschenfelder at Studio 5, Berlin. Design and artwork by Markus Dorninger.

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Concerts

2019

  • Nov 07, 2019 – Berlin, DE @ Donau 115
  • Nov 08, 2019 – Leipzig, DE @ LeipJAZZig Festival/Theaterhaus Schille
  • Nov 09, 2019 – tba, DE

2020

  • Feb 27, 2020 – Leipzig, DE @ naTo
  • Feb 28, 2020 – Pohrsdorf, DE @ Saxstall
  • Feb 29, 2020 – Neukirchen-Vluyn, DE @ Biobäckerei Schomaker
  • Mar 01, 2020 – Moers-Meerbeck, DE @ Barbara Kirche
  • Mar 02, 2020 – Duisburg, DE @ Lokal Harmonie
  • Mar 03, 2020 – Weeze, DE @ Atelier Hachmann
Tags:
Adrian KleinlosenAndris MeinigFlorian LauerGreg Drygala Jazz PressJoachim WespelMark WeschenfelderPaul BerberichVincent BababoutilaboWhy Play Jazz
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