With the concept album "Heimat" (2007) – his first CD with his own trio – Hub Hildenbrand achieved more than just respectable success. Critics praised him with statements such as "the most intense musical experience in a long time," "a journey to the center of the self" (Jazzthetik), and "the CD of the Year 2007" (Jazzzeit).
With "News from afar," he presents a new masterpiece. Here, too, intensive listening is required. Hildenbrand opens the ears with his sensitive blend of jazz, Turkish and Indian scales, and oriental ornamentation. The world music elements are entirely in the service of the musical message. His musical language is entirely individual, yet understandable. Often, we find ourselves much more easily identified with initially unfamiliar, exotic sounds than with worn-out musical phrases. "News from afar" makes news from other layers of our being accessible, rather than merely exotic impressions from afar.
Listening to “News from afar” is definitely one thing: an experience.
01 There were two royal children
02 Anadolu (Anatolia)
03 Chant
04 A New Song
05 Snow
06 A Bright Day
07 News From Bangladesh
08 Marwa
09 In Passing
