Mads La Cour & Im Beruf: Grandpa Left You Nothing

Modern Jazz / Indie Jazz
premiera polska: 2011-04-04,
Wydawnicto Audiofilskie
kontynent: Europa
kraj: Dania
opakowanie: digipackowe etui
opis:
multikulti.com:
Mads La Cour z pewnością nie przypadnie do uszu fanom znanego trębacza ze Skandynawii Nilsa Petera Molvaera.
Szukając swojego pomysłu na muzykę starał się raczej nie iść na skróty jak wielu europejskich trębaczy kopiujących pomysły Molvaera czy Erika Truffaza.
Nie rezygnując z charakterystycznej dla muzyków skandynawskich ascetycznych, lirycznych kompozycji, wzbogaca je nowojorskim temperamentem spod znaku Ralpha Alessiego czy Dona Byrona.
Komponując ma przed oczami świat nie upstrzony sztucznymi granicami gatunkowymi, w jego muzyce słyszymy elementy tak różnorodne, że gdyby je słuchać osobno sprawiałyby wrażenie nieprzystających do niczego innego. Jednak La Cour jest niezwykle utalentowanym kompozytorem, potrafi z tego ulepić swój własny kawałek muzycznego ciasta, w czym pomagają mu zaproszeni muzycy: Niels Lyhne Lokkegaard (alto sax, b.clarinet), pianista Magnus Hjorth, kontrabasista Petter Eldh i perkusista Snorre Kirk.


Editor's info:
The newest addition to the long list of top-notch Danish trumpeters comes from the lovely island Funen. He reached a large audience when at the young age of 25 he became a member of the Danish Radio Big Band's trumpet group, where he is also a popular soloist. Mads La Cour began playing the trumpet when he was eight, and in 2008 he received his diploma from The Carl Nielsen Academy of Music in Odense. The same year he CD-debuted to enthusiastic reviews with A LA COUR. Especially his work on French horn has established his unique position on the Danish jazz scene as well as abroad. It has been said of Mads, that his inventive, unpredictable and beautiful playing attracts unconditional attention from an audience. Mads' new quartet Im Beruf lists pianist Magnus Hjorth, bassist Petter Eldh - both Swedes - and from Norway drummer Snorre Kirk. Danish saxophonist Niels Lyhne Lokkegard is impressive as the second horn. Combined they are a powerful group of young jazz musicians all with reputations as masters of many of the diverse facets of jazz. Mads' original compositions find their inspiration in the lyrical texture of Scandinavian jazz with a touch of the temperamental New York scene as heard in the playing of people like trumpeter Ralph Alessi and saxophonist and clarinetist Don Byron. Im Beruf has successfully bridged the gap between the lyrical Scandinavian sound and the spontaneity and excitement created in a freer space. The musicians share a passion for beautiful, minimalistic and abstract sound tapestries as well as spontaneous improvised music. Including rock and pop-inspired elements in their playful communication, they produce an innovative and exciting sound. These two idioms, catchy grooves and hardcore jazz combine to create a fascinating and different music, in which humor, temperament and improvisation meet solid melodies. The internationally acclaimed artist Per Arnoldi's cover illustration conveys the music's minimalism. Without trying too hard, this music communicates simply and directly. We're not really sure what the title implies, but GRANDPA LEFT YOU NOTHING leaves the listener with the impression of a young composer and instrumentalist who does not feel the need to rehash superfluous musical heritage. La Cour has found his own stride and GRANDPA LEFT YOU NOTHING is a condensed and original release from a group of young Scandinavian musicians steaming with talent and energy. Mads La Cour (French horn and trumpet) may be heard in numerous contexts. He is a regular member of the Danish Radio Big Band with whom he has performed with many prominent international artists. He also plays with his own group "Á La Cour" and "Quartz", "Niels Ryde Quartet", Anders Mogensen's "Gifted Youth", "Elektro" with John Tchicai, "Tip Toe Big Band" and Thomas Blachman's new group, "The Pulse". Over the past few years Mads La Cour has received several awards for his original playing and composing: Funen Jazz Musician of the Year 2007, Danish Broadcasting Company's P2 Jazz Award 2007, a Sonning grant in 2009, and "New Name of the Year" at the Danish Music Awards Jazz 2009 for his debut CD A LA COUR.

muzycy:
Mads La Cour (tp)
Niels Lyhne Lokkegaard (as, b.cl),
Magnus Hjorth (p)
Petter Eldh (b)
Snorre Kirk (d)

utwory:
1. Grandpa Left You Nothing 6:08
2. Bob the Painter 7:20
3. Ublabu 4:05
4. Mrs. Pong 5:34
5. Ivisto Banasto (Výstup a Nástup) 8:13
6. Shades of Green 4:27
7. Invisble Walls 4:34
8. Inspirations 6:28
9. Snooze'n'Lose 5:29

wydano: 2010
more info: www.sundance.dk