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Offshore Quintet

The Offshore Quintet was founded in 2009 by students/alumni of the Cologne music school Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln. Their repertoire is made up entirely of original compositions tuned specifically to the uncommon line-up comprising saxophone, vibraphone, and piano. Their well-rehearsed interplay creates ample room for experiments and individual interpretations. This combination gives rise to a unique yet multifaceted style of contemporary jazz ranging from rhythmically complex to mainly melodical pieces.

The Offshore Quintet played at numerous international jazz festivals such as the Bayerisches Jazz Weekend in Regensburg and the Kölner Musiknacht in Cologne. They were awarded the festival prize of the Startbahn Jazz Straubing in 2010 and the Convento Jazz Preis in 2011. Furthermore, they were a finalist for the European Young Artists' Jazz Award Burghausen 2011, where their vibraphone player Dierk Peters also received a special soloist award.

Christoph Möckel - Tenor- & Sopransaxophon

Dierk Peters - Vibraphon

Constantin Krahmer - Piano

Oliver Lutz - Kontrabass

Fabian Rösch - Schlagzeug


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Offshore: Cote De Cologne

Read "Cote De Cologne" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


The respective artists formed this quintet during their studies at Cologne Music College and snagged some awards, performing at European festivals and band contests. And it's easy to discern why. Indeed, the quintet's impassioned collectivism shines throughout the program, amplified by thought-provoking compositions and the underlying motif, noted by the band moniker, referencing the mighty seas. Hence, the musicians' toggle a seafaring aura by incorporating brisk winds, rolling waves and a few stormy passages. It's a modern mainstream ...

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Offshore Quintet: Stampede

Read "Stampede" reviewed by Jerry D'Souza


Drummer Per-Arne Tollbom says that this CD was recorded on a single day on which the band was burning hot, and that's why it was called Stampede. He also goes on to reveal that there were no overdubs, just pure energy.

Melody presages adventure on Stampede. Once the former has made its presence felt, the players take off, exploding an array of ideas that rivet attention. They can fly into the stratosphere of free jazz or lay out ...

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Preen

Klaeng Records
2017

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Rootville

Challenge Records
2014

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Cote De Cologne

Challenge Records
2013

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Stampede

Lovestreet Records
2006

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