The perfect song and video with which to remember autumn and prepare for the coming winter. A storm is brewing, like unto anything we’ve seen before. Not just in the U.S., but globally. There’s no way to predict what’s about to happen. So, just take a moment, enjoy the calm and drink in this beautiful, jazzy, Vince Guaraldi and George Winston-inspired piano mood piece. After that, let the chaos fall where it may.
Monday October 07 2019, Zum scheuen Reh, Cologne
In a bar tucked away under the tram lines in Cologne’s Belgian quarter, the Max Freytag Trio bring their audience an evening of cool jazz to drive out the Autumn blues.
From their opener, the trio captivates the room. The first half of the set sees delicate piano virtuosos bringing a relaxed, pensive air over the bar and Max Freytag effortlessly lulls the crowd into a gentle melancholy before the soft melodies break into an upbeat swing. Part two sees all heads bopping as the trio turns it up a notch with hip, oscillating grooves.
With a diverse set, grooves to get lost in, and fat bass lines weaving through sections of choppy drums, the bar is energized. All tied together with subtle virtuosos emphasizing the group’s versatility, it’s clear the trio have honed in on their craft. Using powerful dynamics to create songs infused with emotion, the trio knows how to keep an audience in the palm of their hand.
With Picasso Fish Island, Max Freytag has given us a taster of the similarly titled album due for release in January 2020 – not one to be missed.
