Peter Schärli Special Sextet featuring Glenn Ferris & Barbara Berger: Complete Lulu
Modern Jazz / Lied. Since about 2 decades trumpeter Peter Schärli is a common name in Swiss jazz. Rooted first in free form jazz his style as player and composer has become more and more lyrical yet open. Therefore his longtime Special Sextet, along with French master trombonist Glenn Ferris, has always allowed revealing insight into Schärli's development. On Complete Lulu he set poems of German playwright Frank Wedekind to music. Special guest is agile classical singer Barbara Berger. The band creates beautiful, soft moods dotted with a handful of harsh twists.
Lulu IV & V (Reprise)
Peter Schärli Special Sextet
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