Johannes Enders, Renato Chicco & Jorge Rossy - Micro Organisms (2024)

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Johannes Enders, Renato Chicco & Jorge Rossy - Micro Organisms (2024)

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A new work joins the impressive discography of one of Germany's most distinguished jazz musicians. Together with Italian organist Renato Chicco and first-call drummer Jorge Rossy, Johannes Enders presents his trio MicroOrganisms, whose latest live LP was recorded in Graz in 2022 and released on his own label 'Ammerton'. Powerful, dynamic, lyrical and upbeat, the best jazz through and through in organ trio format!

Throughout the album, Enders demonstrates his exceptional skills as a composer and performer. His compositions are complex and thought-provoking, taking the listener on a musical journey full of unexpected twists and turns. With each piece, Enders masterfully explores different moods and emotions, creating a varied and captivating listening experience.

The musicianship on "Micro Organisms" is truly exceptional. Enders' saxophone playing is virtuosic and expressive, demonstrating his deep understanding of the instrument. He is accompanied by a talented ensemble of musicians who support him impeccably and add their own unique voices to the music.

Whether you are a longtime fan of Johannes Enders or new to his music, "Micro Organisms" is an album not to be missed. With its innovative compositions, stellar performances and superb sound quality, it will captivate jazz lovers of all stripes.

Johannes Enders is probably one of the most productive and experimental tenor saxophonists of his generation, far beyond the borders of Germany. The 2-meter man from Weilheim, who studied in Munich, Graz and New York, is an active creative spirit whose immense artistic output is full of surprises. For this he has been awarded numerous prizes in recent years, including the Cultural Promotion Prize of the City of Munich, the SWR Jazz Prize, the New German Jazz Prize, the German Music Authors' Prize and the Echo Jazz.

Pianist and organist Renato Chicco, born in 1962, studied at the University of Music in Graz, Austria, and at Berklee College of Music in Boston. While living in New York City (1990 -1998) he was a member of the Lionel Hampton Orchestra (1991-1992) and pianist and musical director with Jon Hendricks & Company (1991-1997). Being active on the New York scene during that time, aside from playing in clubs like the Blue Note, Birdland and the Village Gate, he took part of radio and TV shows (with Lionel Hampton and Jon Hendricks), performed in festivals and clubs all over the United States, Europe, Asia and South America. Renato also performed with Lou Donaldson, Woody Shaw, Freddie Hubbard, Clark Terry, Benny Golson, Red Holloway, Al Grey, Joe Williams, Wynton Marsalis, Gary Burton, Milt Hinton, Reggie Workman, Jerry Bergonzi, Steve Grossman, Al Foster and many others.

Jorge Rossy is internationally recognised as one of the most influential drummers of his generation. His sideman work includes over 180 recordings with renowned jazz musicians such as Brad Mehldau, Ethan Iverson, Kevin Hays, Albert Sanz, Mark Turner, Chris Cheek, Seamus Blake, Joshua Redman, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Jakob Bro, Enrico Pieranunzi and Steve Swallow, among many others. Jorge has also toured with some jazz greats including Charlie Haden, Wayne Shorter, Lee Konitz, Carla Bley, and Joe Lovano.