LACKNER BENJAMIN – SPINDRIFT CD

Description

German pianist Benjamin Lackner’s newly formed quintet will showcase a different and exciting side of his compositional approach. His approach as a composer. In his program of original compositions, where delicate fanfares meet meditative lyricism, he always puts melody and ensemble chemistry first and the chemistry of the ensemble comes first. The saxophone and trumpet take the lead, forming their own small ensemble section. Elegantly woven lines and impressive solos create a particularly harmonious group sound and tuneful set. German pianist Benjamin Lackner shows a different and exciting side of his compositional approach with his newly formed quintet, which was particularly fruitful during the 2024 session in the south of France. Trumpeter Matthias Icke makes his only return since Lackner’s debut, The Last Decade, and can be heard in Mark Turner’s distinctive saxophone dialect and impressive dualisms.The horn duo and pianist are joined by the extraordinary bassist Linda May Han Oh and French drummer Mathieu Chazarenc, who was part of Lackner’s trio before the pianist’s time at ECM. The program of original compositions, where delicate fanfares meet meditative lyricism, always puts melody and ensemble chemistry first. The saxophone and trumpet take the lead and form their own small ensemble section, with elegantly woven lines and impressive solos, creating a particularly harmonious group sound and set of songs. The album was produced by Manfred Eicher. Benjamin Lackner (p) Mathias Eick (tp) Mark Turner (tp) Linda May Han Oh (double-b) Matthieu Chazarenc (ds)