Credits:

Benjamin Lackner

Description:

The genius who has been praised by his mentor Brad Meldor for his composition and piano playing, makes his ECM debut with a remarkable quartet album featuring Manu Katche (ds) and Matthias Eich (tp)! Benjamin Lackner, a.k.a. Benny Lackner, a prodigy who has carved out a niche in the contemporary jazz scene with both his compositions and piano playing, has been praised by his mentor Brad Meldor for his "clear, fresh, and clear compositional style.The quartet, led by pianist Benny Lackner, who also performed in Japan for the first time in 2016, is a remarkable combination of Norwegian trumpeter Matthias Eijk, who represents ECM in the 21st century, French drummer Manu Katche, who has been active at the forefront for many years, and bassist Jérôme Lugard, who has supported Lackner in trio performances. The bassist Jérôme Lugard, who has supported Lackner in the trio for many years, is a very remarkable combination. Personnel] Benjamin Lackner (p), Matthias Icke (tp, voice), Jérôme Lugard, Manu Katche (ds)Recorded September 6-8, 2021 at Studio La Buisonne, Perne-les-Fontaines, France

Tracklisting:

1.WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE
2.CIRCULAR CONFIDENCE
3.CAMINO CIELO
4.HUNG UP ON THAT GHOST
5.LAST DECADE
6.REMEMBER THIS
7.OPEN MINDS LOST
8.EMILE
9.MY PEOPLE