Kopfkino

ED PARTYKA JAZZ ORCHESTRA

The Ed Partykas jazz Orchestra (EPJO) was launched in Berlin in 2007. Its trademark is an unmistakable, and in all likelihood globally unique, mix of musical personalities. “Old stars” from the European big band establishment play side by side with newcomers from the young and hip jazz scenes of Berlin, Amsterdam, Vienna and Prague. Musicians from the USA, Germany, Austria, Holland, Switzerland and the Czech Republic get together- each of them brings their own musical language, and adds their unique national sound into the mix. As on their previous release, singer and composer Julia Oschewsky plays a prominent role on the current album. “Her voice adds a clarity and intensity that had been lacking in the sound of the orchestra so far,” enthused Ed Partyka, “and it definitely colors my arrangements in a very special way.” “Kopfkino” means fantasies, and the sequences of events and occurrences that play out in your owon imagination. Ed Partyka purposely chose this title for the new album by the EPJO and he uses the concept as a synonym for his compositions and arrangements.

Price: $21.99