Magnus Schriefl trumpet, flugelhorn
Malte Dürrschnabel alto saxophone, clarinet
Florian Höfner piano, accordion
Ruben Samama bass
Peter Gall drums
Christine Carter bass clarinet
www.subtone-jazz.de
SUBTONE is one of the most interesting bands the European jazz scene boasts of. Originally a pure Berlin band, most of the members live in New York City now. When they had a triple triumph at the International Jazz Competition Jazz Tremplin in Avignon 2008 the reputation of trumpeter Magnus Schriefl, saxophonist Malte Dürrschnabel, pianist Florian Höfer, bassist Ruben Samama and drummer Peter Gall went abroad.
They have hit club and festival stages about 120 times by now. Highlights were the Bohemia Jazz Fest in front of Dave Holland and Steve Coleman and two much appraised concerts at the Jazz Baltica Festival in Salzau.
Appearing in the classical quintet format the band has nevertheless its very own sound - away from well known clichés. The colourful instrumentation and the refined compositions give their special charm to SUBTONE.
enja records
