Where the river goes carries the story forward from wolfgang muthspiels highlyacclaimed rising grace recording of 2016, reuniting the. On the one hand, theres the archetype of the scientific method. Stranger in paradise guitarist peter bernstein plays straightahead jazz with pianist brad mehldau, bassist larry grenadier, and drummer bill stewart. The multifaceted 36yearold austrian guitarist puts his music where his mind is on three wildly different recent cds. Albuminformatie voor real book stories van wolfgang muthspiel. In his justly admired book the better angels of our nature 2011, the evolutionary psychologist steven pinker made a powerful case that human violence interpersonal as well as warring has diminished substantially in recent times. He met blade, the trios drummer, in the late 1990s while they were teaching in denmark. Muthspiel johnson blade real book stories 2001, cd. Stream ad free or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Were going to steal some of his licks and ideas and use it over softly as in a morning sunrise.
This is an album of lovely guitar music, supported by a superb rhythm team. Were going to steal some of his licks and ideas and use it over softly as in. The independent record label ecm edition of contemporary music was founded by producer manfred eicher in munich in 1969, and to date has issued more than 1500 albums spanning many idioms. Real book stories with marc johnson and brian blade on quinton records. Brian blade born july 25, 1970 is an american jazz drummer, composer, session musician, and singersongwriter biography early years. Organised by the improvised music company, the visit of the wolfgang muthspiel trio provided a rapt monday night audience at whelans with as fine an.
A nice session with tasteful guitar not too much, not too overbearing. Most of the material is jazz or other standards, and much of the playing is slow or medium, but, especially when the pace picks up, it swings. Nov 14, 2019 on real book stories recorded more than a dozen years ago but showing how far muthspiel goes back with brian blade but on that occasion the trio completed by exbill evans and bass desires bassist marc johnson the process was involved with exploring a different part of the guitarists playing personality. Real book stories various, wolfgang muthspiel, mark johnson. So why would spring heel jack want anything to do with free jazz. This is my transcription of wolfgangs solo from the album. When he was six, he began playing violin, and at fourteen he moved on to. In duet with muthspiel, goodrick demonstrates unfailing greatness. With 12 strings and four hands, theres the potential for serious train wrecks. With john abercrombie, peter erskine, and john surman november, ecm, 1992. Oct 20, 2016 wolfgang muthspiel whom the new yorker has called a shining light among todays jazz guitarists made his ecm leader debut in 2014 with the trio disc driftwood, featuring him. A half decade back, austrian guitarist and composer wolfgang muthspiel released his debut trio album as a leader for the ecm label. Rising grace by wolfgang muthspiel on amazon music.
Bbc world service reports in english and 42 other languages. With john abercrombie, bob mintzer, and peter erskine hymn, ecm, 1990. The first music he experienced was gospel and songs of praise at the zion baptist church where his father, brady l. An album of great adventure couched in gentle ambiance, live at the jazz standard is a guitar duo classic ranking with sargasso sea as one of the best. Wolfgang muthspiel, an austrian guitaristcomposer who feels comfortable both in acoustic and electric settings, has a new album, his third on ecm records. Brian blade, who is now a part of the wolfgang muthspiel trio, is also a big source of inspiration. I had difficulty in locating a copy and eventually got hold of one through german amazon.
The wolfgang muthspiel trio, the drumfree trio, the critically acclaimed wolfgang. On real book stories recorded more than a dozen years ago but. Finish is a french polish, which explains a bit of the retained accent audible in the haw haw haw. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Muthspiel has had a long working relationship with both members of the wolfgang muthspiel trio. Ralph towner and john abercrombie s two albums for ecmsargasso sea 1976 and five years later 1982exemplify how two can, indeed, conjoin for a greater whole. After a relaxing, travelfree easter sunday, its time to get back on the transcriptions. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. I learned of guitarist wolfgang muthspiel in the late 90s. In addition, womack delves into recording technology, demonstrating how eighttrack recording, the moog, and much more. Find joe ferla credit information on allmusic allmusic.
Wolfgang muthspiel born 2 march 1965 in judenburg, styria is an austrian guitarist and composer most associated with jazz and brother of the trombonist and pianist christian muthspiel. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Muthspiel is an austrian guitarist who studied at both the new england conservatory and the berkeley college of music, eventually playing with some of. Wolfgang muthspiel, marc johnson and brian blade tell stories taken from jazz bible, the real book, and prove to be remarkable storytellers. Amazon real book stories wolfgang muthspiel, marc johnson. Hollywoods biggest hits may be all works of fiction but all inspired by real events more dramatic than anything a screenwriter could dream up. The title track is actually a free improv piece, quite textural and loose while the. Mar 21, 2020 wolfgang muthspiel, whom the new yorker has called a shining light among todays jazz guitarists, returns to the trio format with angular blues, the austrians fourth ecm album as a leader. In driftwood 2014, his previous work for that label, he counted on the bassist larry grenadier and drummer brian blade, a longtime associate, to bring his compositions to life. Mar 17, 2020 wolfgang muthspiel, an austrian guitaristcomposer who feels comfortable both in acoustic and electric settings, has a new album, his third on ecm records. Wolfgang muthspiel was preparing to go into a friends studio with his guitar.
Wolfgang muthspiel, whom the new yorker has called a shining light among todays jazz guitarists, returns to the trio format with angular blues, the austrians fourth ecm album as a leader. The 18 piece count basie orchestra is the real deal, a. Real book stories various, wolfgang muthspiel, mark johnson, brian blade. Find album credit information for real book stories wolfgang muthspiel on allmusic.
Wolfgang s playing is lyrical, and always absorbing. But in his eagerness to emphasise the ameliorating effects of historically recent social norms, pinker. When he was six, he began playing violin, and at fourteen he moved on to classical guitar. With wolfgang muthspiel and brian blade real book stories, quinton, 2001. Wolfgang muthspiel born 2 march 1965, judenburg, austria is an austrian jazz guitarist and. Brian blade musician music database radio swiss jazz. After a relaxing, travel free easter sunday, its time to get back on the transcriptions track with my favorite guitarist you might not have heard of, wolfgang muthspiel. On the cover of this album you see a picture of new york taken from a less typical angle. International news, analysis and information from the bbc world service. Wolfgang muthspiel is one of the most influential jazz guitarists of his generation. Echoes of techno is a daring live duet with his trombonist brother christian. Muthspiel comes to londons vortex on tuesday with the power trio that is featured on real book stories. Wolfgang muthspiel musician music database radio swiss jazz. Jarrett was playing free jazz, it was just fantastic.
John abercrombiemarc johnsonpeter erskine, ecm, 1988. It may be because of the sound of the trio the space, the mix, the tastefulness used in the arrangements. He went to the berklee college of music on a scholarship. The tops are milton burl, which is subject to an 80% wood loss rate due to the high propensity toward cracking when dried. Wolfgang muthspiel whom the new yorker has called a shining light among todays jazz guitarists made his ecm leader debut in 2014 with the trio disc driftwood, featuring him. After graduating from the new england conservatory and berklee college of music wolfgang recorded multiple albums with his brother christian and toured with musicians like gary burton and mick goodrick. Indepth news and sport with audio, video and forums. Muthspiels performances on the album real book stories, a 2002 collaboration with brian blade drums and marc johnson bass, rank among my favorite guitar performances ever. Wolfgang muthspiel born 2 march 1965, judenburg, austria is an austrian jazz guitarist and record label owner.
Father and sun wolfgang muthspiel quintet rising grace. Muthspiels performances on the album real book stories, a 2002. On real book stories recorded more than a dozen years ago but showing how far muthspiel goes back with brian blade but on that occasion the trio completed by exbill evans and bass desires bassist marc johnson the process was involved with exploring a different part of the guitarists playing personality. With eric longsworth if trees could fly, intuition, 1999. Wolfgang muthspiels triumphant recording drumfree could not be a better testament to the above turn of phrase. Apr 24, 2020 this is my transcription of wolfgang s solo from the album. I hear a rhapsody by wolfgang muthspiel transcription youtube.
Support the guardian available for everyone, funded by readers. Quite unusual and very much youcantsimplybuythisatyourfrigginguitardenter. Modern compositions of todays composers, and a few originals from wolfgang muthspiel, too. A beautiful record, it was the start of what is now a solid connection with master drummer and one of the busiest men in music.
Wolfgang muthspiel rising grace jazztrail ny jazz scene. Challenge records international catalogue ecm arctic. This is my transcription of wolfgang s solo from the album. Blade was born and raised in shreveport, louisiana. Sep 25, 20 in his justly admired book the better angels of our nature 2011, the evolutionary psychologist steven pinker made a powerful case that human violence interpersonal as well as warring has diminished substantially in recent times. Marz 1965 in judenburg, steiermark ist ein osterreichischer gitarrist. He is the brother of musician christian muthspiel music career. The acclaimed beatles scholar explores the creation of the bands masterpiece, taking readers through the recording process and describing how the album still influences music. Weve decided to keep guardian journalism free for all readers, regardless of where they live or what. Wolfgangs playing is lyrical, and always absorbing. Virtuosic jazz guitarist returns to adelaide indaily. Modern compositions of todays composers, and a few originals of wolfgang muthspiel, too. Martin schaberl writes the book on wolfgang muthspiel.
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