Aruán Ortiz: Créole Renaissance – Piano Solo, NOW ON SALE!
Today is the release of a timely solo record from Aruán Ortiz, which Jim Hynes from Post Genre calls "urgent music, a wakeup call that shuns the bombastic in favor of a quietly compelling peaceful protest."

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Last week's release of Better you Don't from Jim Black & The Schrimps is also going down well in the press and Black puts his feelings into words in accompanying lyrics, proving once again that Intakt musicians are not afraid to make clear and astute observations that provoke resistance.

(Jim Black holding a copy of Better you Don't with Florian Keller at Jazzfestival Saalfelden last weekend.)

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Jazzfestival Saalfelden

Festivals are immensely important for holding, stimulating and sharpening discussions about the dramatic cultural-political situation. Last weekend's Saalfelden Jazzfestival delivered plenty of this energy, despite the awful weather.  In the midst of breathtaking mountain scenery, we immersed ourselves in four days of great concerts, met old and new friends and made plans for the future. Intakt was well represented at the CD booth which was a great place to connect with listeners and subscribers. Thanks to all at Saalfelden for another great festival!

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Jazzfestival Willisau is 50!

We'll be in Willisau this weekend for more great music! Yesterday saw a great performance by Ohad Talmor's Back to the Land and Alexander Hawkins and Sofia Jernberg will be playing tomorrow. See you there! 

Don't forget to check out all this month's new releases on Intakt as well as upcoming concerts from your favourite Intakt musicians...and have a great weekend!!!

Your Intakt Team