{"product_id":"edgar-knecht-colours-of-europe-lp","title":"Edgar Knecht - Colours Of Europe (LP)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eEdgar Knecht reimagines European folk through jazz. A soulful, virtuoso dialogue across borders and a passionate plea for unity and diversity.\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cp\u003eEdgar Knecht - Colours Of Europe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePianist and composer Edgar Knecht is a distinctive voice in the fusion of jazz, European tradition, and world music. For two decades, he has been reclaiming folk songs from the dust of history, reshaping them in a uniquely personal way. With Colours Of Europe, the 'Old German Songbook' consistently evolves into the 'Great European Songbook.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeven classics from France, Austria, Italy, Spain, and Germany are infused with vibrant, contemporary energy. The result is a richly layered sound that makes Europe's musical heritage audible in all its diversity. The album continues the spirit of Knecht's acclaimed trio trilogy and his award-winning collaboration with Syrian pianist Aeham Ahmad (Keys To Friendship). His work has received highest international praise, from the German Record Critics' Award to Jazzwise ('beautiful enough to make you cry').\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMusical Highlights: 'Beautiful Countries' offers a rhythmically sharpened take on 'Kein schöner Land.' 'Ballade Imaginaire' brings French folklore into the jazz present, while Italy's energy drives the tarantella-based 'Tarantola.' In 'Arturiana,' a dialogue with flamenco guitarist Pau Figueres, the sound expands into progressive rock. A technical standout is Knecht's patented 'Pizzicato Pedal'--a mechatronic modulator that dampens the piano strings to create unique, harp-like sonic possibilities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColours Of Europe features a new trio line-up: alongside drummer Tobias Schulte, bassist Till Spohr completes the group. They are joined by renowned guests including Luciano Biondini (accordion), Frederik Köster (trumpet), Christoph Pepe Auer (bass clarinet), and Pau Figueres (guitar).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis album is a polyphonic dialogue between tradition and modernity--a passionate plea for European unity and a celebration of its cultural diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003ch2\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e        \u003cli\u003eBeautiful Countries\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eCatcher in the Rye\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eArturiana\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eMain Bridge\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eBallade Imaginaire\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eTarantola\u003c\/li\u003e                  \u003cli\u003eStill\u003c\/li\u003e          \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch2\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/h2\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine music\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e World\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRun Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 51:58 mins\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0       \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 04\/03\/26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4014063990112\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"GLM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47383050944761,"sku":"FM445-1","price":12.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/4889\/files\/FM445-1.jpg?v=1770129130","url":"https:\/\/mvdshop.com\/products\/edgar-knecht-colours-of-europe-lp","provider":"MVD Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}