Peace Vibes

The first is "Whisper Not". At first we hear swipes on eardrums and a lively bass. After that, the vibraphonist and also the trumpeter step onto the stage, so to speak. The sound space is shared by Ted Piltzecker and Brad Goode. The former lays down a very elaborate solo, accompanied by the drummer's brush playing. As a result, the bass player also has short solo moments. We alternately hear the woofer and the sound of the brass, which draws cloud of sound after cloud of sound, as it were. There is no talk of whispering, which is also the title of the song. On the contrary, we perceive sound hatching, densely set by the trumpeter, who raises his voice penetratingly. After the above-mentioned composition by Benny Golson, we then experience an original composition by the vibraphonist. What we hear could also pass for film music, for a French crime thriller or even for a cloak-and-dagger film, right? In "LANDÓ BEAR" you can also feel a touch of Latino rhythm when the mallets make the vibraphone's bars dance.

"Bluesette" is without question one of the well-known, iconic songs of the Belgian guitarist and harmonica player Toots Thielemans. With this piece, the harmonica celebrated its place in jazz, didn't it? Instead of the harmonica, it is the trumpet that shapes the musical motifs. And the vibraphone also pursues the theme. Both instrumentalists give the piece a new timbre, especially the very moving trumpet. Here, too, the band seems to seek proximity to South American rhythms in the arrangement. Duke Ellington is also honored by the band, as "In a Sentimental Mood" was recorded. Ted Plitzecker still seems to act on the vibraphone. And who is responsible for the lines of the melody? It is the trumpeter who brings us closer to the sentimental mood. The vibraphonist complements this when he acts as a soloist. But in essence, the arrangement belongs to the trumpeter, who is completely in focus.

"Nardis", penned by Miles Davis, but also "In Your Own Sweet Way" (comp Dave Brubeck) was also arranged. What is also clear in the other pieces on the album also applies to the "Hommage an Brubeck": the trumpeter is in focus next to the vibraphonist. Sometimes you can hear his soft focus and the light sound note that fills the room. A short bass intermezzo is also part of the arrangement. And at the end we hear "Old Devil Moon". Conclusion: If you appreciate arrangements of standards that deserve a sonic facelift, you will appreciate the album exceedingly.

Translated from German