Vieles Ist Eins

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Joscha Oetz

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Joscha Oetz is an extremely versatile musician experienced in a vast range of styles. As a performer, composer, and improvisor, he has worked in the realms of free improvisation, western art music, jazz, hip-hop and the folk traditions of Turkey and Cuba. Oetz has been performing, recording and playing for television and radio across Europe adn beyond, and has played with Barre Phillips, Michael Brecker, Dave Liebmann, Don Byron, George Lewis, Anthony Davis, Rajesh Mehta and many others.

Having moved to San Diego in 2000, Oetz now works with bass legend Bertram Turetzky. He has become a vital part of the creative music community in Southern California, performing and recording with members of Trummerflora Collective.

Vieles Ist Eins
   Joscha Oetz (bass)
   Barre Phillips (bass)
   Andreas Wagner (tenor saxophone)
   Greg Stuart (percussion)

Vieles Ist Eins presents bassist Joscha Oetz in a collection of improvised music in solo and duo settings culled from his creative investigation of the form over the last two years. This recording also documents Oetz and Phillips ongoing collaborations which they have termed "Two Generations of Contrabass."

Oetz's sound is based on openness as opposed to traditionalism/purism/ignorance. Defining a personal and authentic sonic identity is the goal. Reflection on a big variety of roots and influences is the base. These styles are not necessarily reflected audibly in the sense of quoting, but become a part of a unique musical language.

Comes highly recommended

10 tracks in 58:17 minutes.

Free improvisation is the avnat-gard's final staging post before the abyss of raw noise...very challenging, and we don't say that lightly. -- Duncan Bell, Muzik

Abstract, challenging improv without all the egotistical onanism. -- Wreck This Mess, Radio 100

Fans of Barre Phillips and Peter Kowald should lend an ear. This album is strong. -- Francois Couture, All Music Guide

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