NICO FINKE

Stunning debut from this top-class German band led by saxophonist/composer Nico Finke. His groove-heavy compositions evoke classic 70s jazz-funk but with subtle influences, which include soul, hip hop and dubstep. The entertaining and varying album grabs the listen and takes him on a trip through beats, sounds, and tones, which will not only appeal to jazz fans, but soul/funk and electronic fans. This album should be the spring board to a greater appreciation of Finke's talents outside of his native Germany. Since ending his studies Finke has toured through Europe and the USA as a sideman and has accompanied soul and funk stars such as Marva Whitney, Martha High and Ann Sexton. He won, as a saxophonist, among others the "Future Sounds Award" at the Leverkusener Jazztage and was a finalist of the Composition Contest of the HR Bigband. from www.propermusic.com