Eight Cylinder 8-Stroke Band

In his Jazz Summer Week, Munich-based pianist, organist, keyboardist, and composer Matthias Bublath shares his many musical interests and the various facets of his personality with us, showcasing his remarkable versatility through a wide range of lineups. Today he presents a spin-off—a sort of distillation of his big band—and, with his Eight Cylinder 8-Stroke Band, he both floors the gas pedal and deftly works the pedals of his Hammond B3 organ.

Bublath views the music of the Eight Cylinder 8-Stroke Band as a dialogue between the organ and the ensemble. During this exchange, the engine roars to life before the vehicle springs into motion, then smoothly navigates even the steepest curves and accelerates perfectly in every situation. The band clearly belongs in the Formula 1 of jazz and leads the pack with its shifts in tempo, rhythm, and harmony.

Lineup:

Ulrich Wangenheim (sax)

Andreas Unterrainer (tp)

Fabius Mey (tb)

Ferdinand Kirner (guitar)

Matthias Bublath (organ, keyboards, composer)

Patrick Scales (bass)

Christian Lettner (drums)

Roberto Guerra (percussion)