«The transfers from sensitive ballads like A SONG FOR HER and extrovertierten themes like TRAUMTANZ is only one part of Matthias Spillmanns quintet MATS-UP working on the highest level of creativity. Add the richness of timbres coming from the pefectly harmonised horn section. The transparancy comes from the colorful motives of the piano and a rhythm team, that brings big dynamic to the changing moods. The leaders compositions provide a perfect guideline for intelligently improvised music. »
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