Wolfgang Muthspiel Interview

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The Jazz Real Book

Jay Sweet

120 episodes

2 days ago

In this podcast, Jazz History professor, biographer, musician, and popular podcaster Jay Sweet will help guide you through the tunes included in the Jazz Real Book. For decades, this book (often called "The Jazz Bible") has been a resource for jazz musicians looking to learn jazz standards and repertoire. This podcast will discuss essential recordings and details associated with the songs in the Jazz Real Book, the musicians who created the material, and the recordings that inspire jazz musicians and fans worldwide.

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Wolfgang Muthspiel Interview

The Jazz Real Book

55 minutes 30 seconds

2 weeks ago

Wolfgang Muthspiel Interview

Austrian guitarist and composer Wolfgang Muthspiel’s new album Tokyo, released on ECM Records in September 2025, captures the refined interplay of his long-standing trio with bassist Scott Colley and drummer Brian Blade. Recorded in Tokyo in October 2024 and produced by ECM founder Manfred Eicher, the record highlights Muthspiel’s composition skills and prowess as a guitarist. His music is a true balance of lyricism and expressionism. Each track demonstrates the trio’s remarkable equality — a conversation of three master musicians rather than a leader and accompanists. Critics have praised Tokyo for its clarity, warmth, and understated virtuosity, noting how it extends Muthspiel’s exploration of space, tone, and subtle rhythmic dialogue. The result is a brilliant statement from one of contemporary jazz’s most distinctive voices.

Check Out The Album: Tokyo https://open.spotify.com/album/3NFQljNO1NEBEw8qMSGVWY?si=xhfMaeu0T4ePEIOgGjKajA