The project Heavyweight Jazz Meeting, led by jazz musicians Erik Rothenstein and Michal Motýľ, presents an authentic dialogue between two “heavyweights” of low-register instruments on their latest original album.
Exploring the Depths of Sound
At the heart of this project lies a fascination with the powerful, resonant sound of low-register brass and woodwinds. Erik Rothenstein, on baritone saxophone, and Michal Motýľ, on bass trombone, have crafted a unique sonic identity for the album. Their music masterfully balances massive, authoritative tones with lyrical sensitivity and nuanced improvisational color. The album is the culmination of their long-term artistic partnership and their continuous search for harmony between structured composition and the freedom of jazz improvisation.
What to Expect from Heavyweight Jazz Meeting
The album features nine original compositions that reach well beyond traditional jazz boundaries. Listeners can look forward to:
- Genre Diversity: A musical journey ranging from odd-meter grooves to elements of free jazz.
- World Music Influences: Rhythmic structures and a sense of openness inspired by world music traditions.
- Collaborative Power: The album features outstanding Slovak jazz musicians who contribute to the project’s complex musical “problem-solving” and creativity.
- ALBUM CREDITS
- Erik Rothenstein – alto & baritone saxophone
- Michal Motýľ – bass trombone
- Pavol Bereza – guitar
- Matej Štubniak – double bass
- Peter Solárik – drums
- Guest: Peter Dobai – soprano & tenor saxophone
- Recorded at Studio KOVADLINA
- Sound Engineer: Ján Mudroch
- Mix, Mastering: Peter Preložník
- Music Producers: Michal Motýľ, Erik Rothenstein
- Executive Producer: Erik Rothenstein
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Supported by the Slovak Arts Council
