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On sale -20%With Oslo, Michael Wollny and his trusty rhythm section (bassist Christian Weber and drummer Eric Schaefer) confirm that their project is as solid as ever. Recorded at Rainbow Studio in the Norwegian capital in September 2017, the album confirms that Wollny is one of the most skilful German jazz pianists of his generation. An improviser, here he deploys his staple piano style, with plenty of spaces and silences. His playing carries a sincere romanticism which never feels overdone, and a muted tonality. And whether he is tackling Fauré, Debussy or Rautavaara, or playing themes of his own devising, this fan of Keith Jarrett, Brad Mehldau, Esbjörn Svensson and Paul Bley imposes a signature piano style all his own. Note that on three tracks the trio are joined by the Norwegian Wind Ensemble. © Max Dembo/Qobuz
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Jan Erik Kongshaug, Sound Engineer - Adrian von Ripka, Mixer, Mastering Engineer - Tarjei Grimsby, Trombone - Christian Weber, Double Bass, MainArtist, with - Siggi Loch, Producer - Michael Wollny, Composer, Piano, Artist, MainArtist - Eric Schaefer, Drums, MainArtist, with - Steinar Granmo Nilsen, Horn - The Norwegian Wind Ensemble, MainArtist, with - Stian Aareskjold, Trumpet - André Fjørtoft, Percussion - Edition ACT Publishing, MusicPublisher - Inger Johanne Berg, Flute - Ingrid Holmen, Flute - Ingunn Lien Gundersen, Oboe - Marianne Svenning, Oboe - Eirik Jordal, Clarinet - Carlos Gay Fernandez, Clarinet - Roar Aarum, Clarinet - Tor Egill Hansen, Bass Clarinet - Leann Currie, Bassoon - Kristin Haagensen, Saxophone - Britt Kristin Larsen, Horn - Frank Brodahl, Trumpet - Torgeir Haara, Trumpet - Torild Grytting Berg, Trombone - Hans Georg Gunnarstorp, Trombone - Roger Fjeldet, Tuba - Magnus Løvseth, Tuba - Roger Morland, Double Bass
2018 ACT Music + Vision GmbH & Ko KG 2018 ACT Music+Vision GmbH+Co.KG
Jan Erik Kongshaug, Sound Engineer - Adrian von Ripka, Mixer, Mastering Engineer - Christian Weber, Double Bass, MainArtist, with - Siggi Loch, Producer - Michael Wollny, Composer, Piano, Artist, MainArtist - Eric Schaefer, Drums, MainArtist, with - Edition ACT Publishing, MusicPublisher
2018 ACT Music + Vision GmbH & Ko KG 2018 ACT Music+Vision GmbH+Co.KG
Jan Erik Kongshaug, Sound Engineer - Adrian von Ripka, Mixer, Mastering Engineer - Christian Weber, Double Bass, MainArtist, with - Siggi Loch, Producer - Michael Wollny, Composer, Piano, Artist, MainArtist - Eric Schaefer, Drums, MainArtist, with - Edition ACT Publishing, MusicPublisher
2018 ACT Music + Vision GmbH & Ko KG 2018 ACT Music+Vision GmbH+Co.KG
Gabriel Fauré, Composer - Jan Erik Kongshaug, Sound Engineer - Adrian von Ripka, Mixer, Mastering Engineer - Christian Weber, Double Bass, MainArtist, with - Siggi Loch, Producer - Michael Wollny, Piano, Artist, MainArtist - Eric Schaefer, Arranger, Drums, MainArtist, with - Edition ACT Publishing, MusicPublisher
2018 ACT Music + Vision GmbH & Ko KG 2018 ACT Music+Vision GmbH+Co.KG
Jan Erik Kongshaug, Sound Engineer - Adrian von Ripka, Mixer, Mastering Engineer - Christian Weber, Double Bass, MainArtist, with - Siggi Loch, Producer - Michael Wollny, Piano, Artist, MainArtist - Eric Schaefer, Composer, Drums, MainArtist, with - Edition ACT Publishing, MusicPublisher
2018 ACT Music + Vision GmbH & Ko KG 2018 ACT Music+Vision GmbH+Co.KG
Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Paul Hindemith, Composer - Jan Erik Kongshaug, Sound Engineer - Adrian von Ripka, Mixer, Mastering Engineer - Christian Weber, Double Bass, MainArtist, with - Siggi Loch, Producer - Michael Wollny, Piano, Artist, MainArtist - Eric Schaefer, Drums, MainArtist, with
2018 ACT Music + Vision GmbH & Ko KG 2018 ACT Music+Vision GmbH+Co.KG
Jan Erik Kongshaug, Sound Engineer - Adrian von Ripka, Mixer, Mastering Engineer - Christian Weber, Double Bass, MainArtist, with - Heinz Sauer, Composer - Siggi Loch, Producer - Michael Wollny, Piano, Artist, MainArtist - Eric Schaefer, Drums, MainArtist, with - Edition ACT Publishing, MusicPublisher
2018 ACT Music + Vision GmbH & Ko KG 2018 ACT Music+Vision GmbH+Co.KG
Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Jan Erik Kongshaug, Sound Engineer - Adrian von Ripka, Mixer, Mastering Engineer - Tarjei Grimsby, Trombone - Christian Weber, Double Bass, MainArtist, with - Siggi Loch, Producer - Michael Wollny, Piano, Artist, MainArtist - Geir Lysne, Composer - Eric Schaefer, Drums, MainArtist, with - Steinar Granmo Nilsen, Horn - The Norwegian Wind Ensemble, MainArtist, with - Stian Aareskjold, Trumpet - André Fjørtoft, Percussion - Inger Johanne Berg, Flute - Ingrid Holmen, Flute - Ingunn Lien Gundersen, Oboe - Marianne Svenning, Oboe - Eirik Jordal, Clarinet - Carlos Gay Fernandez, Clarinet - Roar Aarum, Clarinet - Tor Egill Hansen, Bass Clarinet - Leann Currie, Bassoon - Kristin Haagensen, Saxophone - Britt Kristin Larsen, Horn - Frank Brodahl, Trumpet - Torgeir Haara, Trumpet - Torild Grytting Berg, Trombone - Hans Georg Gunnarstorp, Trombone - Roger Fjeldet, Tuba - Magnus Løvseth, Tuba - Roger Morland, Double Bass
2018 ACT Music + Vision GmbH & Ko KG 2018 ACT Music+Vision GmbH+Co.KG
Claude Debussy, Composer - Jan Erik Kongshaug, Sound Engineer - Adrian von Ripka, Mixer, Mastering Engineer - Christian Weber, Double Bass, MainArtist, with - Siggi Loch, Producer - Michael Wollny, Piano, Artist, MainArtist - Eric Schaefer, Arranger, Drums, MainArtist, with - Edition ACT Publishing, MusicPublisher
2018 ACT Music + Vision GmbH & Ko KG 2018 ACT Music+Vision GmbH+Co.KG
Jan Erik Kongshaug, Sound Engineer - Adrian von Ripka, Mixer, Mastering Engineer - Christian Weber, Double Bass, MainArtist, with - Siggi Loch, Producer - Michael Wollny, Piano, Artist, MainArtist - Eric Schaefer, Composer, Drums, MainArtist, with - Edition ACT Publishing, MusicPublisher
2018 ACT Music + Vision GmbH & Ko KG 2018 ACT Music+Vision GmbH+Co.KG
Copyright Control, MusicPublisher - Einojuhani RAUTAVAARA, Composer - Jan Erik Kongshaug, Sound Engineer - Adrian von Ripka, Mixer, Mastering Engineer - Christian Weber, Double Bass, MainArtist, with - Siggi Loch, Producer - Michael Wollny, Piano, Artist, MainArtist - Eric Schaefer, Drums, MainArtist, with
2018 ACT Music + Vision GmbH & Ko KG 2018 ACT Music+Vision GmbH+Co.KG
Jan Erik Kongshaug, Sound Engineer - Adrian von Ripka, Mixer, Mastering Engineer - Christian Weber, Double Bass, MainArtist, with - Siggi Loch, Producer - Michael Wollny, Composer, Piano, Artist, MainArtist - Eric Schaefer, Drums, MainArtist, with - Edition ACT Publishing, MusicPublisher
2018 ACT Music + Vision GmbH & Ko KG 2018 ACT Music+Vision GmbH+Co.KG
Jan Erik Kongshaug, Sound Engineer - Adrian von Ripka, Mixer, Mastering Engineer - Tarjei Grimsby, Trombone - Christian Weber, Double Bass, MainArtist, with - Siggi Loch, Producer - Michael Wollny, Composer, Piano, Artist, MainArtist - Eric Schaefer, Drums, MainArtist, with - Steinar Granmo Nilsen, Horn - The Norwegian Wind Ensemble, MainArtist, with - Stian Aareskjold, Trumpet - André Fjørtoft, Percussion - Edition ACT Publishing, MusicPublisher - Inger Johanne Berg, Flute - Ingrid Holmen, Flute - Ingunn Lien Gundersen, Oboe - Marianne Svenning, Oboe - Eirik Jordal, Clarinet - Carlos Gay Fernandez, Clarinet - Roar Aarum, Clarinet - Tor Egill Hansen, Bass Clarinet - Leann Currie, Bassoon - Kristin Haagensen, Saxophone - Britt Kristin Larsen, Horn - Frank Brodahl, Trumpet - Torgeir Haara, Trumpet - Torild Grytting Berg, Trombone - Hans Georg Gunnarstorp, Trombone - Roger Fjeldet, Tuba - Magnus Løvseth, Tuba - Roger Morland, Double Bass
2018 ACT Music + Vision GmbH & Ko KG 2018 ACT Music+Vision GmbH+Co.KG
Album review
With Oslo, Michael Wollny and his trusty rhythm section (bassist Christian Weber and drummer Eric Schaefer) confirm that their project is as solid as ever. Recorded at Rainbow Studio in the Norwegian capital in September 2017, the album confirms that Wollny is one of the most skilful German jazz pianists of his generation. An improviser, here he deploys his staple piano style, with plenty of spaces and silences. His playing carries a sincere romanticism which never feels overdone, and a muted tonality. And whether he is tackling Fauré, Debussy or Rautavaara, or playing themes of his own devising, this fan of Keith Jarrett, Brad Mehldau, Esbjörn Svensson and Paul Bley imposes a signature piano style all his own. Note that on three tracks the trio are joined by the Norwegian Wind Ensemble. © Max Dembo/Qobuz
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 13 track(s)
- Total length: 00:57:05
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: Michael Wollny Christian Weber Eric Schaefer The Norwegian Wind Ensemble
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: ACT Music
- Genre: Jazz
2018 ACT Music + Vision GmbH & Ko KG 2018 ACT Music + Vision GmbH & Ko KG
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