Claudio Roditi, Klaus Ignatzek, and Jean-Louis Rassinfosse repeatedly prove in their concerts that they are among the greats of the scene. Breathtaking improvisations, daring tempos, and the interplay developed over the years, performed energetically and captivatingly, make their jazz a special experience, even for non-jazz fans.
The world-famous Brazilian trumpeter Claudio Roditi, the German Klaus Ignatzek, one of Europe's top jazz pianists, and the internationally renowned Belgian bassist Jean-Louis Rassinfosse played together continuously for almost 30 years.
Her CDs, released on various labels, not only received excellent reviews worldwide but also topped the American radio charts for weeks.
The three musicians form a unit in which mutual understanding and musical equality are a given. The three repeatedly succeed in transporting the listener into their sound worlds, unobtrusively yet intensely and transcendingly.
“A musical art that goes deep into the belly and caresses the mind and soul.”
The trio's music consists primarily of original compositions in the genres of jazz and Latin jazz, alongside specially arranged standards. Countless concerts throughout Europe and 20 joint CDs impressively document their long-standing collaboration.
Klaus Ignatzek celebrated his 2015th anniversary on stage in 40. He can look back on an extraordinarily successful career as a pianist and composer. Klaus Ignatzek is undoubtedly among the top European jazz pianists. During this time, he has recorded over 60 CDs, featuring more than 300 of his compositions. His diverse teaching experience is documented in three jazz textbooks he has authored.
CD 01
01 Between The Lines
02 Zoomin'
03 Ballad of JGL
04 Cruising
05 The Girl from Ipanema
06 Message for Art
CD 02
01 Light in the Dark
02 Claudio talks
03 Piccolo Blues
04 Change of Air
05 Love Dance
06 Claudio talks
07 Nutville
