2nd July 2020: Michael Janisch’s Worlds Collide out now – reviews in Jazz Europe, Jazz Journal, Free Jazz Collective, Jazz à Babord, Jazz Poland + feature in Downbeat Magazine

Worlds Collide, the 2019 release from bassist Michael Janisch, marks an important creative fork in the road. It primarily explores how living in London has seeped into his music. Worlds Collide becomes an important metaphor for understanding the album, a diverse collection that reflects the tribalist politics of the day.

Worlds Collide is available on 12″ LP 180g Orange Vinyl / CD / DL on our web store: here.

Below are a selection of recent press highlights from the album, including an in-depth feature from DownBeat Magazine.

“With Worlds Collide Janisch has glimpsed a new horizon for himself and, with inimitable verve, is going for it.”
Jazz in Europe (full review)

“Orchestrally rich but never opaque, and always with gates wide open for sparkling solos.”
Jazz Journal (full review)

“Stuffed full with many good things about improvised jazz music. Combining technical wizardry and tweaks with good, solid playing, the music does not so much cross boundaries but rather unites them.”
Free Jazz Collective (full review)

“Modern and edgy, the music on Worlds Collide has its sources in rock, hard-bop and free: this clash of worlds according to Janisch is a fascinating journey.”
Jazz à bâbord (website)

“First and foremost, Michael Janisch is a bassist… Besides his talents as a performing artist, his entrepreneurial skills as a record producer are undeniable.”
DownBeat Magazine (feature)

“Rock feel sits alongside jazz, melody crashes into improv, tight arrangements give way to jagged passages… A very impressive recording – collisions indeed, but in a rather good way.”
★★★★ UK Vibe (full review)

“Sometimes slow and lyrical, sometimes invigorating but always with incredible proficiency from all.”
Jazzma (full review)

“Perfectly thought out compositions and richly modern arrangements colored with powerful jazz improvisation.”
Jazz Poland (full review)

“A title that alludes to the musical variety expressed in each of the pieces.”
El Intrus (full review)