The quintet of Zurich tenor Saxophoneophonist Christoph Irniger presents its fifth album on Intakt Records on the occasion of the band’s 10th anniversary. Over the years, the band has cre- ated a distinct ensemble identity and has matured into one of the most exciting ensembles of young European jazz. As a well-rehearsed unit, the band on Ghost Cat fulfills all the expec- tations that are nowadays placed on modern and innovative jazz based on an internal band democracy. “There is both clar- ity and maturity in the improvisational process plus a greater awareness of what each other is doing – at both an interper- sonal level and how everyone fits into the overall architecture of the performance. Each player clearly understands the ma- terial at hand and constructs their improvisation around the mood of the composition and the collective endeavour, rather than launching out on their own personal muse”, writes Stuart Nicholson in the liner notes.

Cover art: Jamie Breiwick
Graphic design: Fiona Ryan
Photo: Frederic Laverriere
Liner notes: Stuart Nicholson

All compositions by Christoph Irniger except "Four States of Mind" by Raffaele Bossard. Recorded April 8th and 9th, 2022 at Studio 2 at Radio RSI, Lugano-Besso, by Lara Persia. Mixed by Christoph Utzinger. Mastered at Pousaz Sound Lab by André Pousaz. Intakt Records, P.O. Box, 8024 Zürich, Switzerland.