Matthias Anton - Songbook (2016) [Hi-Res]

“As colourful as the title on the cover is the music on the album. With this production, Hans-Günther Kölz on the accordion and Wolfgang Ruß on the bass and on the guitar realise a long cherished dream. Also involved is Matthias Anton, who impress with his versatile and versed saxophone play in every style, and Achim Schweikert, a solid and sensitive acting drummer.

The quartet from Trossingen already played in many different formations together. With Frank Wellert, leading trumpet player in the HR-Big Band, and his velvety sound on the flugelhorn, the cast is rounded.

From a tender Bossa Nova, like the first song Sonho (“dream” in Portuguese) by Frank Wellert, to the powerful Round Trip written by Matthias Anton, from swing classics like Ellington's In a Mellow Tone to groovy sounds, this production provides a large spectrum of what is called “Jazz”. No matter in witch cast, if duo play or as a quintet, thanks to the bow of suspense, there is not a single moment of boredom in these 53 minutes – absolutely worth listening to.”

Matthias Anton, saxophone, bass clarinet
Hans-Günther Kölz, accordion

Tracklist:
01. Hans-Günther Kölz - September Second (5:05)
02. Hans-Günther Kölz - Song of Autumn (5:12)
03. Hans-Günther Kölz - Bluesette (4:16)
04. Hans-Günther Kölz - Gnossienne No.3 (4:28)
05. Hans-Günther Kölz - La Waltz 2 3 (5:17)
06. Hans-Günther Kölz - F-Funk (4:05)
07. Hans-Günther Kölz - Para Una Despedia (4:19)
08. Hans-Günther Kölz - Spring Dance (4:18)
09. Hans-Günther Kölz - Without Words (4:17)
10. Hans-Günther Kölz - Caravan (5:25)
11. Hans-Günther Kölz - Libertango (3:44)