Matthias Spillmann Trio Walcheturm

The contrasting repertoire on "Walcheturm" is held together by the extremely strong musical personalities of four congenial storytellers.

The line-up of trumpet, bass and drums represents the nucleus of jazz: Melody and rhythm in their purest form. Thanks to the incredibly transparent instrumentation, the protagonists' melodic ideas go straight to the listener's ears and heart. The trio is complemented by US saxophonist Bill McHenry, who sets an emotional climax at the end of the album with a moving interpretation of the classic ballad "The Meaning of the Blues".The album opens with Charles Mingus' "Reincarnation of a Lovebird", a tribute to Charlie Parker. The following spontaneous improvisation "Walcheturm" is named after the recording location and illustrates the location of the classics from the jazz repertoire in the here and now of spontaneous interaction. This is followed by an original composition by the guest saxophonist, a jewel penned by Thelonious Monk, a contribution by the leader on the trumpet and an astonishing composition by his seven-year-old daughter. The contrasting repertoire is held together by the strong musical personalities of four congenial storytellers.

Tracklist
1. Reincarnation of a Lovebird
2. Walcheturm I
3. Apretada
4. Locomotive
5. Linsabum
6. Moon
7. Walcheturm II
8. The Meaning of the Blues