'When saxophonist and flautist Karl-Heinz Huschka, bassist Michael Radtke and keyboardist Joachim Pflieger came together by chance in Sindelfingen in early 1970, they were soon united by a common, similar interest in 'making music': composing, experimenting, always inviting other musicians to join in, using instruments, voices, choir and many ideas to expand a diverse spectrum of sound and style possibilities Slowly, a common idea and musical direction of the core group was established, growing and consolidating over time with the addition of drummer Dieter Ben Kauffmann, trumpeter Uwe Zaiser, percussionist Helmut Kristmann and singer Beatrice Mathe. Concentrating on original compositions in a style between pop, rock and jazz, the now compact 7-piece group has been working consistently for years - they gave themselves the name BAOBAB: a solid trunk with branches in all directions. More public appearances in the Stuttgart area followed, the repertoire grew, as did the number of visitors, and a recognizable style emerged. The first appearance in 1976 at the Sudhaus, Stuttgart's best-known jazz club, was proof of the band's rise to a higher league: BAOBAB was described as 'one of the most interesting rock-jazz groups on the Stuttgart scene'. In 1977 they were invited to participate in the recording and LP release 'Live i'm Sudhaus' by IG Jazz at the beginning of 1978. Later that year, BAOBAB qualified for a performance at the Baden-Wurttemberg Pavilion, as excerpted from an article in the Stuttgarter Zeitung: 'The group fulfills the demand for witty and rousing music in the style of rock-jazz with both pizzazz and grace. Their music is well thought out without becoming formulaic or even freezing in the individually found patterns. It is vital and aesthetic and is also characterized by sensitive tuning of the electronic equipment. A further - and not at all amateurish - characteristic is the sensitivity with which the audience is attuned to a dialog: always discreetly inviting, then in refreshing 'counterplay'. From 1980, core members left the group for study reasons, but the name was successfully continued for a while, supplemented by experienced new members; Joachim Pflieger, Beatrice Nuber-Mathe and Dieter Ben Kauffmann still play in various formations today.
Install our app to receive notifications when new upcoming releases are added.

Recommended equipment and accessories
-
Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge
Features an elliptical stylus that accurately tracks the grooves of vinyl records, delivering a rich, detailed sound with an output voltage of 5.5 mV
-
Vevor Ultrasonic Cleaner
Thoroughly clean and restore your vinyl records, removing dust, dirt, and grime from every groove without damaging the surface
-
Technics SL-1500C Turntable
Features a direct-drive motor, a high-precision tonearm, and a premium MM cartridge, delivering exceptional sound quality
-
Nagaoka MP-110H Cartridge
Features a high-quality elliptical stylus that provides excellent tracking and minimizes distortion, delivering a detailed sound reproduction with an output voltage of 5.0 mV
-
Audioengine A2 Plus
Precision-engineered 2.75-inch woofers and a 0.75-inch silk dome tweeter, featuring built-in DAC and Bluetooth connectivity for seamless integration.
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
-
Natanael Cano Porque La Demora [2xLP]
Warner Music Latina
October 24, 2025 -
Duff McKagan Lighthouse: Live from London [2xLP]
Earmusic
October 31, 2025 -
Guided by Voices Thick Rich And Delicious
Gbv Inc
October 31, 2025 -
The Pogues Rum Sodomy & The Lash [2xLP]
Rhino Records
December 12, 2025 -
Harvey Sutherland Debt
Clarity
October 10, 2025 -
The Goose Chain Yer Dragon [3xLP]
No Coincidence
November 14, 2025 -
Elton John Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy (50th Anniversary Multicolor) [2xLP]
Mercury
October 24, 2025 -
Joyer On the Other End of the Line...
Winspear
October 24, 2025 -
The Replacements Let It Be [4xLP]
Rhino / Ryko
November 21, 2025 -
Rick Wakeman Melancholia (Silver)
Madfish Records Imp
October 17, 2025 -
The Mountain Goats The Sunset Tree (20th Anniversary; Apricot)
4Ad
October 17, 2025 -
Oslo Twins All In Your Mind / Sirens
Half Normal Records
October 24, 2025 -
Slick Rick Victory
7WALLACE MUSIC LIMITED
October 17, 2025 -
Nala Sinephro The Smashing Machine Soundtrack
Warp Records
January 23, 2026