PIVOT QUARTET Emissions
There are simpler tasks in life than for a loose acoustic improvisation group with an essentially conventional line-up to find their own unique sound. The German-Austrian Pivot Quartet has taken shape after just three years, despite a dynamic spectrum that permits enthralling interaction at many different levels.
Even if the collective spirit of improvisation pervades these musical intentions with great freshness, the magnificent vocal acrobat Bettina Wenzel nevertheless puts her impress on the inspired quartet, somewhere between restraint and exploration.
And if you want to hear it that way, some passages are even groovy. Paradoxical? Unorthodox!
Bettina Wenzel: vocals
Martin Zrost: reeds
Seppo Gruendler: guitar, electronics
Josef Klammer: drums, electronics
Recorded at Stockwerk Graz / Austria on 16th and 17th Dec 2011
Grazer Etikett, LC 6185, 2012
All tracks composed and arranged by Bettina Wenzel, Martin Zrost, Seppo Gründler and Josef Klammer (all AKM Austro Mechana)
Edited and mastered by Josef Klammer, cover artwork and design by Yusef Malat
Pivot Quartet was founded on the occasion of the international improvised music festival ALPENGLOW – Styria meets Cologne, V:NM 2009
Thanks to Heimo P., Heimo St., Otmar K., Gerhard Pf., Achim T., Hans K., Cafe Stockwerk, Stockwerkjazz and Maru.
Supported by: Kulturabteilung Land Steiermark, Kulturabteilung Stadt Graz, Verein V:NM, StockwerkJazz
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