They move through a universe with a mutual appreciation and love for drumming in all its many forms - from older, more traditional percussive roles to modern jazz and free improvisation, from groove music to rock music. And together they create a universe in which their playing inspires, excites, impresses and delights audiences and listeners.
Alex Riel (born 1940) is the literal Godfather of Stefan Pasborg (born 1974). Their shared history is rich, having developed a close musical and personal friendship over the years. Alex Riel was a teacher to the young Stefan, and since then they've become peers. In 2017 they received one of the most prestigious honours in Danish music, the Gudman Prize - together, as co-winners.
This album also features Niclas Knudsen on guitar, Hammond B3 organist Jeppe Tuxen, trumpeter Palle Mikkelborg and vocalist Annisette, as well as Thomas Vang on bass, Dan Hemmer on Hammond B3 organ, percussionists Marilyn Mazur and Birgit Lokke and Dawda Jobarteh on kora.
The music unfolds itself into the far corners of the Universe they've created in a repertoire that includes free improvisations, intense grooves and arrangements that explore material written by Palle Mikkelborg, Chharles Mingus, Thomas Koppel and Charlie Chaplin, among others.
For this project Riel and Pasborg tuned their drums so that the sound and pitches from each kit wouldn't interfere with the other. Stefan's drum set is tuned lower and deeper than Alex's, or in other words Pasborg's sound more rock-like and Riel's more jazz-like, adding additional layers and levels of enjoyment.

Additional Details

Label: Stunt Records

Genre: Jazz

Region: 0

Release Date: 03/26/21

UPC: 663993210124