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Marc Halbheer's 5th Edition: Confidence in Symmetry

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Swiss drummer/bandleader Marc Halbheer couldn't be accused of lumping his eggs in one basket. His more orthodox projects encompass a jazz standards quartet, and the contemporary Trio Edition with bassist Arild Andersen and guitarist Christy Doran. Halbheer's more exotic collaborations embrace the folk musics of China, Central Asia, the Alps and the Balkans in genre-defying fusions. Confidence in Symmetry, however, represents a significant step for the drummer in compositional terms. Whereas Halbheer's previous record as a leader, Mood Swings (Texit ...

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Trio Edition Featuring Christy Doran (g), Arild Andersen (b), Marc Halbheer (d)

Trio Edition Featuring Christy Doran (g), Arild Andersen (b), Marc Halbheer (d)

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Driving rhythms, intricate harmonic decoration, thrusting melodic lines and stellar musicianship are the keywords to describe the sound of Trio Edition. Christy Doran: A focal point in contemporary guitar playing. Arild Andersen: A leading figure in European jazz. Marc Halbheer: A navigator beyond borders in the world of rhythm. On Tour in Spain April 2014 2.4. La Coruña / Filloa Jazz Club 3.4. Toledo / Circulo de Arte 4.4. Salamanca / Plan ...

Recording

Marc Halbheer's 5th Edition "confidence In Symmetry" Release Speptember 30th 2013 On Texit Music / Cadiz Music

Marc Halbheer's 5th Edition "confidence In Symmetry" Release Speptember 30th 2013 On Texit Music / Cadiz Music

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Texit Music is proud to present the release of the cd CONFIDENCE IN SYMMETRY by Marc Halbheer's 5th Edition. Halbheer introduces a quintet with eminent personalities of the legendary Vienna Art Orchestra and the inventive guitarist Christy Doran. 5th Edition is the first band that plays Marc Halbheer’s work as a composer and arranger. He explains: “The desire to play my own music grew along side my experience as a performer. But what to write? How should my music sound ...

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Marc Halbheer's 5th Edition Releases "Confidence In Symmetry" on Texit Music

Marc Halbheer's 5th Edition Releases "Confidence In Symmetry" on Texit Music

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TEXIT MUSIC presents: Marc Halbheer's 5th Edition Confidence In Symmetry with Klaus Dickbauer (reeds), Robert Bachner (tb), Christy Doran (g), Heiri Kaenzig (b), Marc Halbheer (d) Release: September 30th 2013 on Texit Music / Cadiz Music On MARC HALBHEER's new album Confidence In Symmetry he introduces a quintet with eminent personalities of the legendary Vienna Art Orchestra and the inventive guitarist Christy Doran. 5TH EDITION is the first band that plays MARC HALBHEER’s work as a composer and arranger. He ...

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