Matthias Bublath Quartett

During 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 musical lineups. The World Cup may be over—but to kick off his concert series, Bublath takes us on a journey with his acoustic quartet, Spring Soccer, which is celebrating the release of an LP recorded in New York at the Unterfahrt.

Spring Soccer consists of Bublath himself as libero, playmaker, and defensive anchor, along with three forwards: Cuban trumpeter Yasek Manzano, American bassist Wilbert Pepper, and Austrian drummer Christian Lettner. This spirited quartet opens up musical spaces, makes surprising and bold forays, and thrives on precisely delivered crosses, unpredictable assists, and an irrepressible zest for improvisation. Spring Soccer plays in the top league of modern jazz. You’ll want to remember the jersey numbers of each player.

Lineup:

Yasek Manzano (tp)

Wilbert Pepper (b)

Matthias Bublath (p)

Christian Lettner (dr)