Two Faces, by Wolfgang Maiwald Trio

Two Faces

by Wolfgang Maiwald Trio

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1.	The Riddle 05:24	buy track
2.	Two Faces 04:43	buy track
3.	Midnight Lounge 06:40	buy track
4.	Doorways 05:25	buy track
5.	Chan's Song 06:14	buy track
6.	Conduction 06:21	buy track
7.	A Call From The Zoo 06:56	buy track
8.	I Fall In Love Too Easily 05:18	buy track
9.	Secrets Of The Bridge 07:54	buy track
10.	Summer Night 07:05	buy track

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Two Faces illustrates the two worlds of a pianist whose roots lie in the rock and pop music of the seventies and eighties, and who later became inspired by pianists like Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and Keith Jarrett.

Wolfgang Maiwald, a cum laude conservatory graduate in piano jazz studies, offers on this cd his vision on music of these two worlds. Two Faces is an album that is not inundated with ‘show-off’ pianistic virtuosity. Rather, Wolfgang Maiwald gives all the space necessary to allow his fellow musicians to contribute and add color to his compositions. Technical brilliance occurs only where it is a natural process in improvisation. Two Faces is jazz music with nuance, currently, a rare find.

The seven melodies of composer Maiwald, roam from pop to jazz. From the most pop influenced The Riddle, to the purest jazz influenced Conduction. Midnight Lounge, a very relaxed and groovy tune, shines in its subdued playing and gentle crescendo. The beautiful interpretations of the jazz classic I Fall In Love Too Easily and Herbie Hancock’s Chan’s Song demonstrate Maiwald’s ability to put his own stamp on a jazz standard.

In Summary: a lovely, honest jazz album of three musicians who’s musical and rhythmic freedom and space complement each other perfectly. Melodically, rhythmically, and harmonically fine music: recommended for the connoisseur and lover of the Jazz piano trio genre.

Line-up:

Wolfgang Maiwal - piano, compositions
Guus Bakker - double bass
Joost Kesselaar - drums

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released September 1, 2010

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Wolfgang Maiwald Trio Amsterdam, The Netherlands

The Wolfgang Maiwald Trio is a contemporary jazz piano trio, tastefully indulging in the pianist’s beautiful, original compositions that feature catchy, narrative melodies, compelling grooves and lyrical improvisations. Sophisticated song-based jazz that offers abundant space for interaction, adventure and tranquility. Music that will appeal to the imagination of a wide audience. ... more

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