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ctraltu

First drum lessons in Duisburg, then studies of the Dante Agostine Drum Method at the Westfälische Schule für Musk in Münster, study of musicology. Trio, big band, ensemble, other instruments in self-study or with private teachers. Foundation of ctraltu in 2012 as a solo project with the influences of jazz in ambient and electronic, acoustic modern music.

Awards

Nachwuchspreis (Folk) in Duisburg mit der Latin-Band La Quintaescencia, Arte/SWR Versschmuggel-Preis für Vertonung eines französischen Gedichts (Chaval).

Gear

drums, bass, guitars (e and a), Sax (from GDR production), Trumpets, Keys, studio gear.


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Take Five With...

Take Five With Thomas Steffen

Read "Take Five With Thomas Steffen" reviewed by Thomas Steffen


Meet Steffen: Ctrl-Alt-U is a project from Thomas Steffen. Born in 1965, Steffen has been a drummer since he was 13 and has studied music science. Steffen has worked in different bands, projects, and film music for Dance 3D Filmfest Barcelona in 2013. Instrument(s): Drums, guitar, bass, sax, trumpet, and others. Teachers and/or influences? Wolfgang Eckholt was my drum teacher. I have been influenced by Miles Davis, Erik Truffaz, John Coltrane, and Stan ...

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“Perfection fascinates, but it also quickly becomes boring. This is how Thomas Steffen sees the jazz world and counters it with his album "Jazzperience" - "music that celebrates the moment". Under the stage name ´´ctrl-alt-u, the Duisburg native produced an unusual jazz album in LoFi acoustics that refrains from technical frills. The pieces work with different rhythms, into which trumpet and saxophone parts are interspersed. In their depth and catchiness, they are reminiscent of film music, but according to the composer they are also suitable as a soundtrack for subway rides.”

Inga Pötting - coolibri

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drums
Miles Davis
Miles Davis
trumpet
Jack DeJohnette
Jack DeJohnette
drums
Stan Getz
Stan Getz
saxophone, tenor
Robert Glasper
Robert Glasper
piano
Erik Truffaz
Erik Truffaz
trumpet
Nils Petter Molvaer
Nils Petter Molvaer
trumpet
Stewart Copeland
Stewart Copeland
drums

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Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

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Glow

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tediousness

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isolated heart

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2020

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storybook (from...

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Drifting Souls

Drifting Souls

From: Dance With Strangers
By ctraltu

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