Achim Kaufmann - Later (2015)

The Frankfurter Allgemeine newspaper called him the most daring of the German pianists, and Jazz Podium magazine extolled, He conjures up new visions in sound. Born in Aachen, Germany and now living in Berlin, pianist Achim Kaufmann is a seeker and discoverer whose music is a continual adventure. It doesnt matter whether he and his trio spin musical reflections on the experience of surviving a tornado, as was the case on his earlier Pirouet CD Kyrill, or, as in this solo recording, he ranges through diverse worlds, creating a unique musical intensity. Later deals subtly with the various influences, from Pink Floyd co-founder Syd Barrett (Dominoes) and Bob Dylan (Its All Over Now Baby Blue), a piece Kaufmann handles with repose and spare tonalities. Jazz piano tradition flows through interpretations of Ellington, Monk and Herbie Nichols tunes, and, in five original compositions, Kaufmann browses through his own fascinating musical world.

Tracklist:

01. Blue-brailled 04:53
02. The Mystery Song 04:24
03. Dominoes 03:44
04. Shuffle Montgomery 04:00
05. Callista Snow No. 2 07:59
06. Misterioso 03:49
07. Cuk 05:33
08. Portrait of Ucha - In Den Weiden 05:31
09. Dave 04:05
10. Moon Dripping 03:32
11. The Embalmer's Waltz 04:58
12. It's all over now, baby blue: It's All 04:16