STEPHAN BORMANN BAND: Songs From A Small Room

Stephan Bormann Band

Songs From A Small Room

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... It's like somebody just opened the window wide, that's how airy the songs sound that this quartet sends flying out of its "small room."

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Stephan Bormann electric & acoustic guitars
Volker Schlott alto & soprano saxophone
Mohi Buschendorf double & electric bass
Jens Dohle drums


... It's like somebody just opened the window wide, that's how airy the songs sound that this quartet sends flying out of its "small room."
Four exceptional musicians whose virtuosity breathes a unique fullness into Stephan Bormann's compositions. Internationally renowned saxophonist Volker Schlott, whose lyrical playing is virtually predestined for these songs, bass-player Mohi Buschendorf, whose unbelievable flexibility gives the music great intensity and brilliance. Jens Dohle, one of the most talented young German drummers provides the rhythm, basis for all collaborative creativity. And of course Stephan Bormann on the guitar, whose supreme playing, somewhere between Bill Frisell and Pat Methany, effortlessly develops an original sound without denying its intimacy with the music of Brasil, Scandinavia, and America.
Musician and composer Bormann marries what seem to be extreme opposites to create his own original style, the dynamics of which inspire endless space for fantasy in the ear of the listener.

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  • author: Minor 7th

    The Stephan Bormann Band's current release "Songs from a Small Room," captures the magic and mystery of the seminal ECM recordings from the 1970's. Bormann's guitar style lies somewhere between Pat Metheny and Bill Frisell, with a little Ralph Towner thrown in for good measure. However, the strength of this musical offering lies in the unique voice, which the guitarist has forged within the parameters of his influences. The recording also includes a stellar cast of musicians featuring Volker Schlott on alto and tenor and soprano sax, Mohi Buschendorf on double and electric bass, and Jens Dohle on drums. While several pieces display the leader's tasteful electric playing, the acoustic guitar is prominently showcased throughout the nine brilliantly crafted compositions. The opening, "Nordic Sky," sketches vivid and alluring images of the group's native topography, not unlike the great Scandinavian landscape paintings of the 19th century. Another composition, "Beyond the Horizon" includes some exceptional twelve-string excursions, performed in an intimate trio setting. Throughout the recording, Bormann offers plenty of room for his remarkable ensemble to stretch out. For example, on the closing, "Two Old People in a Maizefield," Volker Schlott submits a hauntingly beautiful soprano sax solo, reminiscent of Paul McCandless's incendiary work for Oregon. The pristine production really accentuates the openness of the compositions, and the intricate interplay between musicians captures the intrinsic beauty of each tuneful vignette. "Songs from a Small Room" is a lyrical, introspective, musical odyssey and a welcome addition to eclectic collections of acoustic music. © James Scott

  • A fresh sound, great compositions and group interaction.
    author: Mastaneh Nazarian

    The tunes are big on groove in a really subtle and contemplative way, makes of repeat listening. The performances have been captured with clarity and the mix makes the band come alive!

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