Jazz Tuezzday Made in Mannheim

In the organizer's words:

ENEMY is a trio from Berlin and London, bursting with charisma and energy, led by pianist Kit Downes, bassist Petter Eldh and drummer James Maddren. Their two albums to date, "ENEMY" (Edition) and "Vermillion" (ECM), have been described by the UK Guardian as "extremely intense" and "beautifully intricate" and feature three brilliant and creative musical minds, all equally dedicated to the exploration of constant change. Their music is the creative antithesis of the otherwise romanticized piano trio: ENEMY is all about intensity and complexity - cryptic rhythms and wonky beats with lightning-fast reactions and high focus - written to deliberately push the musicians to their limits, both creatively and technically. The music is powerful, complex and edgy, with shifting pulse and dynamics, incredible piano runs, ripping grooves and intricate drumming, but then again full of catchy melodies and engaging poetry. ENEMY is uncompromising, physical, playful and extravagant. Each member of ENEMY has achieved personal recognition in the jazz and music world at large (including a Mercury Music Award nomination, an ECHO Jazz nomination, several Downbeat Critics Poll nominations, a BBC Jazz Award and a German Jazz Award). The current album "The Betrayal" (WeJazz), which was released in September 2023, shows this trio full of contradictions once again in search of the perfect balance between lyrical care, intensity, eruptive outbursts and harsh contrasts - live together at a level that is rarely heard.

Press reviews:
"a breathless high-wire performance of constant creations. Contemporary jazz in its most captivating form" - allaboutjazz.com 2023

Instrumentation:

Kit Downes - piano
Petter Eldh - double bass
Antoine Pierre - drums

Organizer: IG-Jazz Rhein Neckar