Nico Weber Kwartett - Ela (2024)

Another new name in the German jazz scene? In nine original compositions, Nico Weber creates space to pause. Together with his Kwartett (Maxim Burtsev p, Jakob Jäger b, Leo Ebert dr) on the debut album 'Ela' he creates his very own warm sound that goes deep, pure and unadulterated. The tracks, which are unmistakably rooted in contemporary jazz, impress with their melodic beauty. On the alto saxophone, Florian Trübsbach gives 'Ela' a special touch in its features and fits into the band's full sound with musical elegance.

"Nico Webers approach of playing the trumpet and flugelhorn is deeply rooted in both contemporary and traditional jazz. With great stylistic confidence and melodicism as well as improvisational elegance, he embodies a jazz soloist in all his individuality. His playing is characterized by tasteful phrasing and a full warm tone. Weber's original works reflect expressive power and musical maturity."

Nico Weber Kwartett: Nico Weber, tp (Trompete), flgh (Flügelhorn). Florian Trübsbach, asax (Altsaxophon) (Track 3, 5). Maxim Burtsev, pno (Piano). Jakob Jäger b (Kontrabass). Leo Ebert dr (Drums).
Written by Nico Weber.

Tracklist
01 - Introducing
02 - Anti Cipation
03 - Ela
04 - Transcending
05 - Why
06 - Boris on His Pentagonal Tricycle
07 - Weimar
08 - Different Shades of a Dawn Pt. 1
09 - Closing Pt. 2