Johannes Enders, Tenor Saxophone, Flute, Leader
Karin Hammar, Trombone
Niels Lyhne Løkkegaard, Alto Saxophone, Flute
Lutz Häfner, Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Flute
Axel Schlosser, Trumpet, Flügelhorn
Michael Wollny, Piano
Eva Kruse, Bass
Bastian Jütte, Drums
recorded live at Jazzclub Unterfahrt, Munich July 8, 2010
1. The Jones Suite Part 2: Hank (Johannes Enders)
2. Summer Night (Harry Warren)
3. Billy Rubin Part 2 & 1 (Johannes Enders)
4. Beginners Mind Part 2 (Johannes Enders)
"One for three - The Jones Suite", the recording of JazzBaltica Ensemble 2008 concert at Salzau, released on enja, was dedicated to the three great brothers of modern jazz history: Elvin, Thad and Hank Jones.
Enders, who has always emphasized that his overriding commitment was to the “overall” sound, had delivered his masterpiece. Returning to his influences, he translated his hommage to that great arranger of modern jazz, Thad Jones, into his own contemporary musical language and, while paying tribute to Elvin Jones, the musical companion of John Coltrane, he also honours the master of the modern tenor saxophone.
What really moved musicians and audience alike at this great Salzau concert was the second movement, dedicated to the living piano legend, Hank Jones. Before the start of that final part of the concert, Hank Jones came onstage in person and bowed to Enders and the Ensemble’s moving performance with a rendition of his own composition "We’re All Together”, as arranged by Enders for the Ensemble. The audience was treated to one of those magic moments in Jazz that remain legendary for generations to come.
Enders, who has always emphasized that his overriding commitment was to the “overall” sound, had delivered his masterpiece. Returning to his influences, he translated his hommage to that great arranger of modern jazz, Thad Jones, into his own contemporary musical language and, while paying tribute to Elvin Jones, the musical companion of John Coltrane, he also honours the master of the modern tenor saxophone.
What really moved musicians and audience alike at this great Salzau concert was the second movement, dedicated to the living piano legend, Hank Jones. Before the start of that final part of the concert, Hank Jones came onstage in person and bowed to Enders and the Ensemble’s moving performance with a rendition of his own composition "We’re All Together”, as arranged by Enders for the Ensemble. The audience was treated to one of those magic moments in Jazz that remain legendary for generations to come.
Supporting the 2010 release on enja the Ensemble reunited for this concert to play the suite again.
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