Jorge Rossy is without doubt one of the most successful drummers of his generation. However, for some years now he has also been devoting himself increasingly to the study of the vibraphone, and here too he is setting new standards with his trio.
The reviews of "Puerta", released on ECM were without exception positive and we are looking forward to this wonderfully intimate meeting of three exceptional artists.
- On 'Puerta' he surprises as a vibraphonist and marimba player. He wants to focus more on narration, and that works better with the mallets. In doing so, he establishes a completely new way of narrating that is completely independent of the Gary Burton school that has dominated for half a century. He exploits the poetry of every single note to the hilt, revels in the spaces in between and listens extensively to his companions, bassist Robert Landfermann and drummer Jeff Ballard. For that, he takes all the time in the world.'Puerta' is a very beautiful musical spot that invites you to return and return again. - Wolf Kampmann
Jorge Rossy is internationally recognized as one of the most influential drummers of his generation. His work as a sideman includes more than 180 recordings with renowned jazz musicians such as Brad Mehldau, Ethan Iverson, Kevin Hays, Albert Sanz, Mark Turner, Chris Cheek, Seamus Blake, Joshua Redman and Steve Swallow, among many others. Jorge has also toured with some jazz greats such as Charlie Haden, Wayne Shorter, Lee Konitz, Carla Bley and Joe Lovano. In addition to his work as a drummer, Jorge has a distinctive voice on vibraphone, marimba and piano and a unique sound as a composer and bandleader.
Robert Landfermann is one of the most distinguished German jazz bassists and one of the torchbearers of a new generation of musicians who have achieved an unparalleled artistic and creative freedom between jazz, classical, popular music and many other genres. In the course of his career he has played with John Scofield, Lee Konitz, Joachim Kühn, Chris Potter, Mark Turner, Richie Beirach, the WDR Bigband and countless others. He has also received numerous awards for his work, such as the German Jazz Prize 2021 and 2022, the SWR and the WDR Jazz Prize.
Jeff Ballard - Born on September 17, 1963, in Santa Cruz, CA, USA, Ballard’s past and present recording sessions and touring associates read like a who’s who of jazz. To name a select few: Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, Joshua Redman, Kurt Rosenwinkel, and Brad Mehldau. His present work continues with the Brad Mehldau Trio, as co-leader of collective group FLY (featuring Mark Turner, Ballard, and Larry Grenadier) and with his own groups The Jeff Ballard Trio and Jeff Ballard Fairgrounds.
Additional information
Participating artists
JORGE ROSSY
ROBERT LANDFERMANN
JEFF BALLARD
