01. "For Vince & Arif" 02. "Pasodoble" 03. "El faro" 04. "Children of Sanchez" 05. "Tres notas para decir te quiero" 06. "El vito" 07. "El chaos" 08. "Concierto de Aranjuez" 09. "T?pies" 10. "Salinas" 11. "Recuerdos de la Alhambra" 12. "Spain"
13. "Capricho arabe"
Description:
"Kind Of Spain" is an atmospheric jazz CD by German drummer and composer Wolfgang Haffner, released on the renowned label ACT. The album draws on the rich musical colors and moods of Spain: warm Mediterranean harmonies, lyrical melodies and subtly driving rhythms merge into a modern, melodic jazz sound with a strong sense of place. Acoustic and electric elements are blended with great finesse, creating an intimate, cinematic listening experience that works equally well late at night, on the road, or as a focused audiophile session. Clear, finely balanced production highlights the nuances of the ensemble and the dynamic range of Haffner's drumming without ever becoming flashy.
Stylistically, "Kind Of Spain" moves between contemporary jazz, Mediterranean soundscapes and gentle, groove-oriented pieces. Calm ballads stand alongside rhythmically accentuated tracks inspired by flamenco and Iberian folklore, always remaining accessible and song-oriented. The CD is ideal for listeners who appreciate melodic, atmospheric jazz with strong thematic cohesion rather than purely virtuosic showcase playing.
Wolfgang Haffner is one of Europe's most respected jazz drummers and bandleaders. Over the course of his long career, he has collaborated with many international greats of jazz and popular music and has released a series of highly regarded albums under his own name, especially on the ACT label. His projects are known for their clear concepts, strong melodies and unmistakable personal sound, which have earned him a loyal following far beyond the jazz scene.
ACT is one of Europe's leading jazz and contemporary music labels, headquartered in Germany. Since its founding, the label has stood for high artistic standards, discovering and promoting outstanding European and international jazz musicians. ACT releases are known for their excellent sound quality, carefully designed packaging and coherent artistic concepts, often giving albums a clear thematic framework. Collectors and jazz lovers value ACT as a mark of quality that reliably signals sophisticated, contemporary jazz with personality.
Modern
32.362
- AcidJazz/DanceJazz 107- Avantgarde/Free 983- Bebop 109- Bossa Nova 340- Cool 75- Hard Bop 155- Jazz Rock/Fusion 748- Latin Jazz 998- Other Modern Jazz 27.382- PopJazz/SmoothJazz 795- World-&Ethno-Ja. 447
