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Eric Schaefer
Kyoto mon Amour

VÖ: 28.04.2017

Genre: World Jazz

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€17.50*

ACT 9835-2, 614427983527

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Kazutoki Umezu / clarinet & bass clarinet
Naoko Kikuchi / koto
John Eckhardt / bass
Eric Schaefer / drums

Produced by Siggi Loch with the artist

Recorded by Klaus Scheuermann at Hansa Studios,
Berlin, Nov 30 - Dec 1, 2016
Assistant engineer: Nanni Johansson
Mixed and mastered by Klaus Scheuermann

Cover art by Shoshu, calligraphy (2016)

The "secret central star in the German jazz scene" (Die Zeit), Eric Schaefer, once again "elevates the jazz world from many angles" (Süddeutsche Zeitung): With "Kyoto mon Amour," the drummer and composer dares to bridge the gap between Western and Japanese music.

Eric Schaefer

The German jazz drummer and composer is known for his versatility and creative experimentation. He became famous above all as the drummer of the Michael Wolllny Trio, with whom he released numerous award-winning albums and gained international recognition. Schaefer works in various musical projects and combines influences from jazz, classical music, electronic music and world music in his playing. He combines complex rhythms with melodic sensitivity and is regarded as one of the formative figures of modern European jazz, constantly opening up new musical paths with his innovative approaches.