The pianist alone in the studio. That is the counterpole to von Schlippenbach's work with the Globe Unity Orchestra; at the same time, it is also an orchestral challenge in the form of the keyboard, hammers, and strings of the piano. He prepared four twelve-tone compositions and a few ideas for pieces, including a few brilliant themes by Monk or Dolphy. What's left is the freedom of going it alone and losing oneself in oneself, motivated by a life's work in motion ... With tremendous joy in playing, Alexander von Schlippenbach returns to his foundation and impetus: to jazz.»

Cover art and Graphic design: Jonas Schoder
Liner notes: Bert Noglik
Photo: Kai von Rabenau

All Compositions by Alexander von Schlippenbach (GEMA), except “Les”, “Something Sweet, Something Tender”, “Out There” by Eric Dolphy, “All The Things You Are” by Jerome Kern and “Trinkle Tinkle” by Thelonious Monk. Recorded June 14 – 16, 2005 at SWR-Studio Baden-Baden by Alfred Habelitz, Ute Hesse, Norbert Vossen. Recording produced by Reinhard Kager/SWR and Intakt Records. Published and copyright by Intakt Records. Executive production: Patrik Landolt