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450+ RECORDINGS ∙ 40 YEARS OF JAZZ HISTORY ∙ 1986-2026
181: TOMMY MEIER ROOT DOWN. The Master and The Rain

181: TOMMY MEIER ROOT DOWN. The Master and The Rain

Intakt Recording #181/ 2010

Tommy Meier: Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet, Zurna
Russ Johnson: Trumpet
Marco von Orelli: Trumpet
Co Streiff: Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone
Peter Landis: Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone
Hans Anliker: Trombone
Michael Flury: Trombone
Irène Schweizer: Piano
Hans-Peter Pfammatter: Keyboard
Luca Sisera: Bass
Flo Goette: Electric Bass
Fredi Flükiger: Drums
Chris Jäger: Percussions
Trixa Arnold: Turntables
Stephan Thelen: Guitar
Jan Schlegel: Electric Bass
Herbert Kramis: Bass
Marco Käppeli: Drums
Peter Schärli: Trumpet
Andi Marti: Trombone
Jürg Wickihalder: Soprano Saxophone
Chris Wiesendanger: Keyboard

Recorded on Dezember 6/7, 2009, and March 12, 2007 at Jazzclub Moods, Zürich. “The Rain Part II” recorded on August 30, 2008 at Jazzfestival Willisau.

$13.00 - $16.00
$16.00
$13.00 - $16.00
$16.00
Format: Compact Disc
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On The Master and the Rain, ROOT DOWN allows Africa’s tuneful and downto-earth energy to merge with the more exploratory elements of European music concepts. There are the kicking rhythms and harmonies of South African Kwela music expressed in the homages to Chris McGregor, the two Fela Kuti classics and the compositions of Tommy Meier. Above all it should be emphasized how extremely beautiful and sparkling Meier’s compositions are. The interplay of polyrhythmic grooves and magical atmosphere, of ceremony and exuberance is characteristic of this album which will not only delight the listeners, but will also inspire dancers with its flows and catchy riffs.

Album Credits

Sound engineer: Willy Strehler
Engineer: Martin Pearson
Cover art: Tommy Meier, Ornella Gröbli
Graphic design: Jonas Schoder
Liner notes: Pirmin Bossart

Recorded on Dezember 6/7, 2009, and March 12, 2007 at Jazzclub Moods, Zürich. “The Rain Part II” recorded on August 30, 2008 at Jazzfestival Willisau. Mix, editing and mastering: Tommy Meier and Willy Strehler at “Will-y Klangdach” Guntershausen.