City Nights by Ulli Jünemann
German Saxophonist Ulli Jünemann is considered an aesthete among European alto saxophonists.
"Ulli's playing is characterized by a fantastic, flexible timing, paired with a colorful tone somewhere between Paul Desmond and Art Pepper, always good for melodic surprises and interaction." (Jasper van’t Hof).
"Jünemann's music makes me want to sit in and play" (Jerry Bergonzi).
Together with the "Jazz-Giant" drummer Bruno Castellucci, a highly sought-after sideman in Europe (tours with Toots Thielemans, Chaka Khan, Jaco Pastorius, Al Jarreau, Peter Herbolzheimer), who celebrates his 80th birthday in late 2024, the exceptional Belgian guitarist Jeanfrançois Prins, and the masterful French pianist and Hammond Organ specialist, Jean Yves Jung, his new album "City Nights" delivers uniquely warm and groovy Organ Soul Jazz.
Exciting grooves, familiar melodies, compelling compositions, lots of interaction and tasteful solos invite live audiences and audiophiles alike to listen, sway along, and move.
Tracklist
| 1. | City Nights | 6:33 |
| 2. | Maybe Not | 6:54 |
| 3. | Central Park South | 5:58 |
| 4. | Blues for Mr. Gone | 5:22 |
| 5. | Three for All | 7:14 |
| 6. | It Ain't Necessarily So | 8:33 |
| 7. | C'est Pas Bossa? | 5:54 |
| 8. | Johnny Young | 6:07 |
| 9. | I Fall in Love too Easily | 6:53 |
| 10. | Ornette-Lee | 6:12 |
| 11. | Black Beauty | 6:54 |
| 12. | You Won't Forget Me | 6:18 |
Credits
Ulli Jünemann alto sax, Jeanfrançois Prins guitar, vocals on tracks 9 & 12, Jean-Yves Jung Hammond organ, Bruno Castellucci drums
License
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German alto sax great Ulli Jünemann is active on the European live music scene. He also runs his own live music agency.
Among his valued musical partners in recent years are Gene Jackson, Adam Nussbaum, Jay Anderson, Jeanfrançois Prins, Bruno Castellucci, Jasper van’t Hof, and Uli Partheil.
"City Nights" is Ulli Jünemann's sixth album as a leader or co-leader.