Lorenz Kellhuber Trio - Samadhi (2019)

"One of the most interesting young voices of European jazz", "a new star on the jazz piano sky", "Devil Guy", "Key Mage". Lorenz Kellhuber receives rave reviews for each of his albums. He is considered an exceptional instrumentalist, composer and improviser. However, the native of Munich and Wahlberliner does not like to rest on these laurels. He consistently goes his own way, playing what he feels, not what is expected. "I do not compose any more," he is quoted once and Lorenz Kellhuber has actually dedicated himself entirely to the free game. His concerts are snapshots, unique sound experiences that demand everything from the listener and often put them in a trance. So also his new trio album, which is also the first with Felix Henkelhausen (born 1995 in Oldenburg) on ​​bass and Moritz Baumgärtner (born 1985 in Zurich) on drums. Recorded live at the Stadttheater Regensburg, "Samadhi" celebrates the merger of three musical souls at the highest level. Kellhuber, Henkelhausen and Baumgärtner improvise from the first to the last second. Sometimes meditative, sometimes explosive, they find an immense density and communication that creates an almost magical mood and transports the listener into a state of consciousness that goes beyond waking and dreaming.