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YOUPHORIC ~ THE ANSWER IS Y TARI TARO 4260062930752 (Barcode: 4260062930752) ~ GERMANY ~ Jazz-Rock Fusion Recorded: 2022 Released: 2024 This is the debut album by German Jazz quartet YouphoricFind albums by this artist, led by drummer / composer Janosch PangritzFind albums by this artist, with trumpeter David MechsnerFind albums by this artist, guitarist Alex FlorinFind albums by this artist and bassist / pianist Peter ScharonowFind albums by this artist. The album presents ten tracks, all composed by Pangritz. The music is based on highly melodic themes, mostly quite lyrical and atmospheric, which serve as ideal vehicles for the improvisations and soloing by the trumpet and guitar. There is a clear wink towards the European Fusion, although the music is more Fusion oriented by sound than by its character, and it includes some Free spirited vistas as well. The rhythm section drives the music powerfully at all time, with gutsy and funky bass lines and eventful drumming. There is a lot of diversity, both melodically / harmonically and rhythmically, which makes listening to this album an eventful and interesting experience from start to finish. The album is another example of the less familiar fact, where the drummer is also an excellent composer, as opposed to the notion that the drummers are supposed only to keep time. These ten tunes are all truly excellent. Overall, this is a great debut by this ensemble, which offers a lot of superb music and excellent performances, with a Fusion tinge but definitely avoiding the Fusion-associated shortcomings of unnecessary doodling. A very enjoyable listening to a wide scope of Jazz enthusiasts, who like the electric kick as well. Definitely well done!

Updated: 26/02/2024Posted: 26/02/2024

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