as part of the 23rd Ahrenshoop Jazz Festival
Frank Kaiser (g), Valentin Butt (p), Lukas Growe (kb), Hans Otto (dr)
With his international quartet "Kaisers New World", Frank Kaiser breaks down the boundaries of musical pigeonholes. With his boys on accordion, drums and bass, he unleashes an eruption of virtuosity on which the musicians let off steam like on a "playground for adults" (Jazzthetik 3/23). His compositions make you dream and immerse yourself in wonderfully fictitious worlds. Modern jazz is effortlessly combined with catchy melodies, funky rhythms and classical elements. Kaiser's compositions are sometimes atmospheric, sometimes playful, spirited and surprising. Pieces like "Black Mustang" are driven by a groove reminiscent of the cult car of the 60s. "Septomania" consistently experiments with the interval that gives the song its title, creating an astonishing expanse. "Sleepless in LE" lets the listener feel their own urban pulse. "Leipzig Tango" is a homage to the Argentine tango. With "1001" one senses oriental romanticism.
