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Touch the Light

Joachim KühnJoachim Kühn
Touch the Light - Joachim Kühn

Album Description

Joachim Kühn's latest masterpiece, Touch the Light, is a captivating 47-minute journey that seamlessly blends the boundaries of gnawa, free jazz, jazz, and krautrock. Released on 26 February 2021 via ACT Music, this album is a testament to Kühn's innovative spirit and genre-bending approach.

The tracklist is a carefully curated selection of originals and reimagined classics, featuring Warm Canto, Allegretto, and A Remark You Made, alongside unique interpretations of Bob Marley's Redemption Song and Prince's Purple Rain. The album's eclectic mix also includes nods to jazz legends with renditions of Stardust and Peace Piece.

Throughout Touch the Light, Joachim Kühn's masterful touch weaves together disparate threads, creating a rich tapestry of sound that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. With its diverse influences and Kühn's bold artistic vision, this album is an essential listen for fans of experimental and avant-garde music. As the sounds of Sintra, Ponta de Areia, and Last Tango in Paris unfold, listeners are invited to immerse themselves in Kühn's unique sonic world, where the boundaries of genre and convention are pushed to new and exciting heights.

2021 ACT Music & Vision GmbH & Co KG2021 ACT Music & Vision GmbH & Co KG

Tracks

  1. Warm CantoJoachim Kühn
  2. AllegrettoJoachim Kühn
  3. A Remark You MadeJoachim Kühn
  4. SintraJoachim Kühn
  5. Ponta de AreiaJoachim Kühn
  6. Redemption SongJoachim Kühn
  7. Touch the LightJoachim Kühn
  8. FeverJoachim Kühn
  9. Blue VelvetJoachim Kühn
  10. StardustJoachim Kühn
  11. Purple RainJoachim Kühn
  12. Last Tango in ParisJoachim Kühn
  13. Peace PieceJoachim Kühn
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About Joachim Kühn

Joachim Kühn, born in Leipzig in 1944, is a titan of European jazz, renowned for his expressive and innovative piano playing. Initially trained as a classical pianist, Kühn's journey took a pivotal turn towards jazz, a genre in which he has since left an indelible mark. His career spans decades, during which he has explored and mastered various styles, including free jazz, gnawa, and krautrock. Kühn's dynamic performances and profound musical insights have earned him the status of a true jazz maestro, making him one of the most influential figures in German jazz today. As he approaches his 80th birthday, Kühn continues to captivate audiences with his unyielding passion and artistic brilliance, cementing his legacy as a pioneer in the world of jazz.

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