Christoph Irniger's Pilgrim at Axes Jazzpower

Christoph Irniger - Pilgrim // Record Release Tour "Italian Circus Story"
Italian Circus Story is the second album by the quintet Pilgrim, led by Zürich tenor-saxophonist Christoph Irniger. Equipped with a healthy dose of self-confidence and a lot of adventurousness, the five-piece band has set out on a musical road trip. Unlike tourists seeking to have their expectations fulfilled, the musicians are prepared to risk new experiences.

The tracks on Italian Circus Story are infused with a leisurely, Mediterranean flair. The compositions leave lots of room for spontaneity and improvisation, in which the line-up, with its diverse subdivisions really comes into its own. ...

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Christoph Irniger - Pilgrim // Record Release Tour "Italian Circus Story"
Italian Circus Story is the second album by the quintet Pilgrim, led by Zürich tenor-saxophonist Christoph Irniger. Equipped with a healthy dose of self-confidence and a lot of adventurousness, the five-piece band has set out on a musical road trip. Unlike tourists seeking to have their expectations fulfilled, the musicians are prepared to risk new experiences.

The tracks on Italian Circus Story are infused with a leisurely, Mediterranean flair. The compositions leave lots of room for spontaneity and improvisation, in which the line-up, with its diverse subdivisions really comes into its own.

Formed in 2009, the band has changed its line-up over the years, and has become one of the most exciting ensembles in young European Jazz.
Line-up
Christoph Irniger, ts / Stefan Aeby, p / Dave Gisler, g / Raffaele Bossard, b /
Michi Stulz, dr
www.christophirniger.com

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