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From Here to There

by Wolfgang Schalk

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Zensibility 07:05
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The Now Catcher 05:04
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Last Nights Song 04:41
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4.
From Here to There 07:19
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Wow Wow What? 07:00
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Satin Doll 04:58
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Expressions 06:10
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Starlit 05:12
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“One of the brightest stars in the jazz guitar firmament and one of the best jazz releases this year.” - Tom Evered, fmr GM & SVP, Blue Note Records

“Wolfgang Schalk is a guitarist’s guitarist... No matter how frenetic or soothing his playing may become, Schalk always plays with a master improviser’s sense of quest.” - DownBeat

Guitarist and composer Wolfgang Schalk’s new album From Here to There is an electrifying statement celebrating the "power of now" in jazz. Schalk’s new compositions plus a fresh take on Ellington’s "Satin Doll" bring the listener on a swinging spiritual journey from the first note. His band - Andy Langham (piano), Carlitos Del Puerto (bass), Clarence Penn (drums) - masterfully support Schalk’s characteristic warm sound and swinging lines.



"From Here to There", released on Frame Up Music and Schalk's 7th album as a leader, stands as one of his finest works. Following his acclaimed Word Of Ear (Frame Up Music 2012), this collaborative tour de force is a palette of soulful attitudes and vibes. Schalk’s intimacy of style, so evident in the title song, affirm his status as one of the most talented guitarists of his generation. 



Schalk demonstrates his virtuosity on the nylon string acoustic guitar in the meditative opener “Zensibility,” conveying a feeling of timeless, beguiling introspection. As Schalk says, "There is no time...it's a human invention." But timing plays a big role in Wolfgang’s conception. “My recording sessions for a new album are usually very spontaneous. I don’t like thinking about the future in general. I try to leave things open because it keeps the whole process fresh. Of course, this only works when you are surrounded with your favorite musicians and great chemistry.” Schalk’s impressive timing and structure for improvisation continues in the blues "The Now Catcher," where technique is used in service to a subtle musical intelligence.



Both of the up-tempo tunes "Last Night’s Song” and "Wow Wow What", are a reflection of the bands inner dynamics both on a musical and emotional level. Schalk's rolling vamp intro and time changes breath fresh life into "Satin Doll" as does a bright piano break. A quiet reflective intro to "Expressions" leads to a slightly angular grooving propulsive feel that supports Schalk's fleet technique. The album concludes with "Starlit" another song out of Schalk’s book - a heartfelt, slightly bossa-flavored intimate piece that leaves the listener with a sweet aftertaste. 



Schalk's body of work has long been praised by jazz and guitar experts and fans. His talent has caught the ear of numerous music tastemakers including KCRW’s Tom Schnabel who stated, "I rarely get CD's by jazz guitarists this good. I am really knocked out. It stands out.” Jazz Podium critic and author Alexander Schmitz speaks to Schalk’s style this way, "The best, the most convincing, intellectually and - to the same degree - emotionally demanding jazz guitarist... It's all about unrivalled world class.

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From Here to There" marks a brave step forward by one of the most innovative musicians on today's scene. "I'm still a work in progress" Schalk states, but it is evident from the music on From Here to There that his talent places him in the upper tier of today's jazz guitarists. 



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released August 5, 2016

All music composed by Wolfgang Schalk

Except Satin Doll composed by Duke Ellington,
arranged by Wolfgang Schalk


Musicians:
Wolfgang Schalk - guitars

Andy Langham - piano

Carlitos Del Puerto - upright bass

Clarence Penn - drums/percussion

Produced by Wolfgang Schalk

Engineered by Reinhard Buchta

Recorded at United Recording, Los Angeles, CA
, Sept 2015
Mixed at Mushroom Studio, Pinkafeld Austria

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“Wolfgang Schalk is a guitarist’s guitarist... No matter how frenetic or soothing his playing may become, Schalk always plays with a master improviser’s sense of quest.” - DownBeat

“One of the brightest stars in the jazz guitar firmament and one of the best jazz releases this year.” - Tom Evered, fmr GM & SVP, Blue Note Records ... more

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