Eroica is selected as best album of the year 2024 by Robin Arends JAZZISM
Artists on recording: StarkLinnemann Quintet
Anton Boiarskikh Trombone, Iman Spaargaren tenor saxophone / clarinet, Paul Stark piano / composition, Maciej Domaradzki double bass, Jonas Linnemann drums
Release Date: 16 December 2024
Track Listing:
01 | Symphony No.3 Opus 55 First Movement
02 | Symphony No.3 Opus 55 Second Movement
03 | Symphony No.3 Opus 55 Third Movement
04 | Symphony No.3 Opus 55 Fourth Movement
Press Quotes:
The StarkLinnemann quintet delivers exceptional improvised jazz,
showcasing the talents of the rhythm trio and horns. Their latest work
transcends traditional Beethoven influences. As in their previous album,
they reinterpret the classical Eroica with a dynamic 'fourth movement'
in a vibrant Latin rhythm.
Tom Beetz - Jazznu
Eroica by StarkLinnemann offers a fresh perspective on Beethoven's originality,
encouraging a thoughtful reappraisal of the original composition.
Ken Vos - Jazzism
The energetically rattling Allegro molto - Poco Andante - Presto - including
a wonderful trombone and dancing clarinet solo, which later intertwine beautifully
to end in a triumphant unison - is so colorful and sparkling that any initial
skepticism is finally transformed into a “Hell yeah!
Victoriah Szirmai - Jazzthetik
Beethoven's symphony serves as a robust foundation for an impressive jazz rendition that stands strong.
Ruud Bergamin - Jazzflits
Paul Stark and Jonas Linnemann have excelled in their rendition of 'Transcending Beethoven,'
where they transform the Eroica Symphony into a powerful jazz quintet with a compelling musical narrative.
Bernard Lefèvre - Jazz'Halo
"Eroica - Transcending Beethoven Volume 3" by StarkLinnemann is a sophisticated musical journey,
seamlessly integrating various elements to create a unique and exceptional composition.
Joe Brookes - Rocktimes
This incredibly captivating re-composition of Beethoven's “Third” deserves
the title “top-class jazz” and once again our award, the Musenkuss. Chapeau!
Frank Becker - Musenblätter
Previously focused on chamber music, StarkLinnemann now reinterprets a Symphony
for the first time with Transcending Beethoven Volume 3.
Bert Vuijsje - Jazz Bulletin
Very fine and well-composed jazz, inspired by classical music, performed exquisitely.
Highly penetrating and extremely musical, truly fantastic jazz. Listening is mandatory.
Fred Schmale - Real Roots Café
The five musicians tell Beethoven's story: his admiration for the French emperor
Napoleon Bonnaparte in ever-changing moods. Thus, from the last drops of the
rainstick, the third movement attaca begins in such a cheerful scherzo atmosphere
that you almost want to dance along.
Remco Holzer - Muziek Wereld
Those not already familiar with Stark and Linnemann's approach should know
in advance that the gentlemen never go for a traditional third-stream approach.
Composer and pianist Paul Stark, responsible for the material, himself describes it
as recomposing. It clearly is. The works of Ludwig van Beethoven are always a
grateful source of inspiration but the elaboration is typical Stark, a jazz opus
in four movements.
Georges Tonla Briquet - Jazzenzo
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