CONJOINT brings together musicians from different places and ages that
joined together in the reSource studio in Heidelberg to record a
spontaneous and asmospheric jazz album for the new millenium, joining
tradition with the search for new sounds.........miles ahead!
Born in 1935 in Heidelberg,Germany,KARL BERGER moved to Paris 1964 where he
joined Don Cherrys quintet as a vibraphone player and pianist and toured in
Europe.
1966 Karl came to the United States and New York has been his base ever
since.He played and recorded with Lee Konitz,Dave Holland,Ornette
Coleman,George Clinton,Africa Bambaata and Bill Laswell...to name a few.
He played with Cherry on Blue Notes 'Symphony for improvisers'and on
Konitz'wildly acclaimed 'Duets' album. Karl also recorded several albums as
a leader for milestone and other classic jazz labels.In the late sixties
Karl established himself as the most sought after vibist within the New
York avant garde.
21 years young JAMIE HODGE from Chicago has recorded two classic 12"s for
Richie Hawtins +8 label, as 'born under a rhyming planet' and conributed
tracks for various compilations : plug research ,rising high,fuse,+8 and
others.
GUNTER 'RULT' KRAUS is one of the most remarkable jazz-guitarists in
Germany today.His highly individual performances on Europes prestigeous
Jazz festivals, like Moers and Frankfurt,led to wide recognition on the
continent.
DAVID MOUFANG needs no introduction at all. MOVE D is one of the worlds top
electronic producers.His 'Kunststoff' album on Source records is a classic
already.He recorded the 'Cymbelin' 12" on Warp.Recently he has co-produced
and mixed 'To Rococo Rot' s LiPs-EP's on City Slang...exclusive appearence
on 'Future sound of Jazz' (compost)...countless tracks on
compilations...remixed Space time continuum,Sensorama and
Shantel...collaborations with Jonah Sharp(Reagenz),Roman Flugel(Ro70/Move
D),Robert Gordon(view to view) and Pete Namlook(Koolfang,MoveD/Namlook) and
is one half of Deep Space Network with Jonas Grossman who also contributes
a track to this album.
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