Thomas Siffling - Flow (2017) [Hi-Res]

According to Siegbert A. Warwitz, the prototype of the human being in the Flow is the playing child, which is happy playing on his own. Furthermore, this stands for a state of total but effortless focus. Especially musicians know that feeling of being in the Flow, delving into their own art, the rhythm and soundscape. Thomas Siffling as well is completely aware of the state of Flow. This is one of the topics the artist has covered during the creative process of working on his new album. The aim was to write and produce music, which - calmly yet groovy – invites the listener to sink deep into it and releases an enormous amount of energy. After 15 years of being part of a successful trio, Thomas Siffling is surrounded by a completely new quintet for his latest production Flow. They deliver a modern, maverick, Nordic, and electronical sound, which maintains the natural brilliance and clarity of the trumpeter.

"With an electrified band and Siffling's own use of effects, it would be difficult not to draw comparisons to some of Miles Davis' '80s […] The end result was something that straddled the line between Davis' rhythm and groove predilections and the more textural concerns of bands by artists including Nils Petter Molvaer and Bugge Wesseltoft.“ (John Kelman, AllAboutJazz)

Thomas Siffling, trumpet
Konrad Hinsken, piano, Fender Rhodes
Dirk Blümlein, bass
Christian Huber, drums, electronics
Alex Gunia, guitar, electronics

Recorded by Markus Born
Mastered by Kai Blankenberg
Mixed by Alex Gunia, Markus Born

Tracklist:
01. Thomas Siffling - In Motion (13:23)
02. Thomas Siffling - Urban Flow (11:34)
03. Thomas Siffling - Real Love (7:59)
04. Thomas Siffling - Smooth Minds (10:09)
05. Thomas Siffling - Flow (10:22)
06. Thomas Siffling - Cosmic Showdown (Bonus Track) (11:19)
07. Thomas Siffling - The Eye Of A Hurricane (Bonus Track) (12:57)