1: Staring At The Sun (5:31) 2: Narc And Bark In The Park (6:02) 3: Emil (5:28) 4: Add 4 (4:04) 5: Alfred Jodokus Kwak (4:50) 6: Smirk (4:27) 7: Mocambo Affair (4:41) 8: Quick Sip (3:34) 9: Sneaky (3:45)
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Zweites Album des Kölner Schlagzeuger und Komponisten in seiner Quartettbesetzung mit Tony Lakatos (Tenorsaxophon), Billy Test (Piano) und Doug Weiss (Bass) als CD im wunderschön gestalteten dreiteiligen Digipack auf JazzJazz. Nach "Choose Loose" (2022) ist "Mocambo Affair das zweite Album, das Dominik Raab zusammen mit Tony Lakatos, Billy Test und Doug Weiss eingespielt hat. Wie schon der Erstling des Quartetts besteht es ausschließlich aus Eigenkompositionen von Raab, wobei die neun neuen S...
"Mocambo Affair" on CD by the Dominik Raab Quartet is a contemporary jazz album that fuses modern elegance with classic club atmosphere. Centered around expressive saxophone lines, a warm, driving rhythm section and melodic improvisations, the recording captures the feeling of an intimate late-night session in a small jazz club. Listeners can expect a blend of grooving mid-tempo pieces and more introspective ballads, with clear structures, memorable themes and room for each musician to shine. The sound focuses on clarity and acoustic authenticity, highlighting the natural timbre of the instruments and the dynamic interplay within the quartet. "Mocambo Affair" is ideal for jazz enthusiasts who appreciate sophisticated harmonies, subtle rhythmic twists and a coherent album dramaturgy that can be enjoyed both in focused listening and as an atmospheric backdrop.
The Dominik Raab Quartet stands for a modern, European jazz language that is rooted in tradition yet decidedly contemporary. The group places great value on interaction, spontaneous dialogue and finely balanced arrangements rather than pure virtuoso display. In their work, melody and narrative arc are clearly at the center, making the pieces accessible even to listeners less familiar with jazz, while still offering enough depth and complexity for experienced fans. The quartet has built its profile especially through intensive live work and club concerts, where the organic, communicative character of the music comes fully into its own.
JazzJazz as a label is dedicated to high-quality jazz productions that give artists room for musical personality and artistic integrity. The focus lies on carefully produced recordings with a clear sound image that does justice both to acoustic ensembles and to more experimental projects. JazzJazz often works closely with the musicians in the studio to capture the energy and nuance of real live interaction. With releases like "Mocambo Affair," the label underlines its commitment to contemporary jazz that is firmly anchored in the genre tradition while at the same time looking forward and appealing to a broad audience of discerning listeners.
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