29th January 2016: Michael Janisch’s Paradigm Shift launch concert video + Concerto Magazine, Jazzthetik, Jazz Views, Jazz Weekly and more weigh in on the album with rave reviews
WWR founder, composer and bassist Michael Janisch has shared a new highlight video (left) shot last October at London’s Pizza Express Jazz Club during the concert for the launch of his new band and recent release double disc album Paradigm Shift.
Both the album and band have received high critical acclaim over the last few months and below are the highlights from the latest round of reviews from across Europe:
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“Janisch’s music commutes consistently between highly-dynamic expressiveness and lyrically-controlled melody, which also characterizes the band’s sound.”
★★★★1/2, Concerto Magazine (website) (scroll down to read in full)
“Wide ranging, creative and thrilling.”
Jazz Weekly (full review)
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)
“More and more Janisch grows in stature as a creative artist with his new album he consolidates his already excellent reputation as one of the outstanding bassist / bandleader of his generation in contemporary improvised music.”
CD-Aktuell (website)
“Outstanding electro-acoustic music… Creative compositions full of vision that reflect the personality of the artist… A sensitive and powerful album that is a pleasure both intellectually and musically.”
Digitale Jazz Zeitung (website)
“Surely this double album is one of the truly successful works in this year within this genre… The music flows powerfully, sometimes showing their claws, but also has its tender moments, and discreet use of electronic effects create mysterious moments.”
Musik an Sich (website)
“Michael Janisch is a virtuoso on the bass and surrounds himself with like minded peers. The suite on disc one features his mighty improvisers. The variety of seemingly bizarre contrasts becomes the aesthetic concept here.”
Jazzthetik (website) (scroll down for full translation)
“Experienced live, this music is certainly very exciting.”
Sound and Image (website)
