Johannes Enders - Phantom Happiness (2026) [Hi-Res]

With Phantom Happiness, Johannes Enders presents a new international jazz quartet at the highest artistic level. At his side are pianist Rainer Böhm, American bassist Doug Weiss, and legendary drummer Jorge Rossy. Four strong musical personalities united by a shared sonic ideal of depth, freedom, and narrative power. At the core are exclusively new compositions by Johannes Enders — music that oscillates between lyrical intimacy and energetic urgency. Phantom Happiness explores fragile moments of happiness, fleeting moods, and the tension between inner calm and restless motion. Melodic clarity meets open forms, complex rhythms meet spontaneous interaction. The quartet captivates with an exceptionally sensitive interplay: Enders’ distinctive, expressive tenor saxophone sound unfolds over Rainer Böhm’s richly colored harmonies, supported by the deep, elastic pulse of Doug Weiss and the refined yet powerful rhythmic language of Jorge Rossy. Phantom Happiness is modern jazz with depth and conviction —personal, contemporary, and uncompromisingly musical.