SKU
TRAUMTON 4538
Second album from this exciting jazz rock trio from Germany. Zodiak consists of John-Dennis Renken (Trumpet, Loops, Electronics), Andreas Wahl (Fretted and Fretless Guitars, Loops), and Bernd Oezsevim (Drums, Percussion). Most of the material has been written by Renken but he gives enormous latitude to guitarist Andreas Wahl (who wrote three tunes). Wahl plays with an angular, angry style that reminds a bit of Scott McGill. He doesn't play straight ahead, altering his tone with a lot of electronic processing. Renken's trumpet also has an edge to it but can be mellifluous and languid as well. Oeszsevim plays with a lot of kinetic energy giving the whole album a strong rock vibe. This is a band that I could easily see being championed by Cuneiform Records. Highly recommended to the adventurous listener.
- Style:Fusion
- Record Label:Traumton