Ablaye Cissoko, Richie Barshay, Oran Etkin, Kristjan Randalu, Bodek Janke, Patrick Breiner, Roger Rosenberg...
The quintet album “Bridges” from international touring trumpeter and composer Volker Goetze unites musicians from three continents. Together they explore new ground, stretch creative improvisation and build musical Bridges over thousands of miles.
Goetze has brought together top tier Grammy Award winning and nominated musicians who have toured with the best jazz musicians on the planet including Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Esperanza Spalding, Bobby McFerrin and many more.
The original compositions are rooted in West African and contemporary New York Jazz, creating a unique cross-cultural musical experience.
Touring Band:
Volker Goetze - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Chris Torkewitz - Tenor Saxophone, Flutes
Matt Malanowski - Piano
Joshua Myers - Bass
Mario Layne Fabrizio - Drums