Claus Raible International Quintet

Claus Raible  presents his international quintet in a new program built around recent  compositions by the leader.  

Deeply rooted in the essence of jazz, the music brings that spirit fully into the  present with uncompromising intensity. 

The Munich-based pianist embodies this musical heritage with the authenticity  of a native speaker, the intensity of an obsessive, and the authority of an insider.  Bebop — pure and unfiltered — lies at the core of his musical identity. 

As a composer, Raible has a highly distinctive voice: unexpected harmonic turns,  sharply defined melodies, a strong sense of form, and an unerring feel for  groove. 

Joining him are four outstanding soloists from the international jazz scene: US  alto saxophonist Brad Leali, one of the most distinctive voices on alto  saxophone today; British trumpeter Steve Fishwick, whose playing combines  technical brilliance with inner fire and melodic clarity; Serbian bassist Miloš  Čolović; and Munich-based drummer Xaver Hellmeier. 

Together, they form a band that breathes as a single organism — energized,  intensely communicative, and compelling from the first note to the last.