16th May 2016: Michael Janisch feature in iBass Magazine + reviews from Downbeat, Soul Train, Hörspiegel and more

WWR founder, composer and bassist Michael Janisch has been recently featured in iBass Magazine (website) with a video (left) shot last October on his band’s autumn tour which took in just over 40 concerts promoting the new band and recent release double disc album  Paradigm Shift. (scroll down to see the feature)

Both the album and band continue to receive high critical acclaim and below are the highlights from the latest round of reviews from across the USA & Europe:

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“Janisch leads a very tight, on-point band… intricate electric grooves and atmospheric, ambient interludes.”
Downbeat Magazine (website)

“For artistic ambition alone this recording deserves the attention of those interested in how new sounds come into the world. The paradigm shift is a superb achievement.”
Jazz Views (full review)

“An album that wants to be heard… jazz at the highest level.”
Hörspiegel (website)

“Janisch uncompromisingly mixes electronics, free improvisation, rock, pop and funk together without losing any improvisational integrity.”
Jazz Matinée (website)

“An absolute treat of an album that is rewarded with repeated listening, even for the jazz novice.”
Soul Train (website)

‘Paradigm Shift Dance Party’ from Paradigm Shift