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Mouth Games / Mathias Heise Quintet
Storyville Records

Mouth Games / Mathias Heise Quintet

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Details

Composer
Mathias Heise, John Coltrane, Vincent Youmans
Artist
Mathias Heise
Format
CD
Label
Storyville Records
Released
Oct 06, 2023
Catalog #
SVL1014343
UPC
717101434329

About

Danish harmonica virtuoso Mathias Heise launches his highly anticipated acoustic jazz album, titled Mouth Games on Storyville Records on October 6, 2023. The project, described by Heise as his ‘first acoustic jazz album’, is a result of years of meticulous groundwork. Mouth Games features a captivating interplay between Heise and a carefully selected group of highly talented musicians, including accomplished pianist Jacob Christoffersen, master guitarist Pelle von Bülow, acclaimed bassist Thomas Fonnesbæk and versatile drummer Jeppe Gram.

With nine carefully chosen tracks, including seven original compositions and two standards, Mouth Games presents a captivating narrative that explores classical structural conventions of jazz with flair, innovation, taste and virtuosity. Heise’s masterful harmonica playing effortlessly intertwines with the highly accomplished rhythm section. Their telepathic interplay results in memorable performances filled with muscular mature solos, deeply rooted in the language of modern jazz traditions. Heise states: “…I have always played a lot of jazz gigs, gathering tunes over a long time, finding musicians that I really connect with. I felt like now I have found the right musicians – heart to heart, we just speak to each other. In the studio there has to be a lot of interplay, spontaneous feeling and events that nobody can prepare in advance. To make this happen, I had to be on a certain level, prepared, focused. For the first time, I had the skills and maturity to make my first acoustic jazz album – not an easy task!”

Mouth Games serves as compelling evidence of Heise’s unwavering commitment to expanding the boundaries of jazz improvisation on the chromatic harmonica. This album represents a quantum leap in his musical evolution, displaying a deep immersion in the contemporary legacy of jazz rhythm, harmony and improvisation. Mathias Heise is internationally renowned for his groundbreaking approach to jazz improvisation on the chromatic harmonica, having won the 2013 Chromatic Harmonica World Championship, received the Danish Crown Prince Couple’s prestigious Stardust Award in 2016 and being awarded the Ben Webster Prize in 2017. With four critically acclaimed albums under his belt, including three albums with his fusion band Quadrillion and one in collaboration with the Danish Radio Big Band, Heise continues to push the boundaries of musical creativity and innovation.

Mouth Games gives rise to a new jazz harmonica solar system, comprising nine incomparably marvelous tracks whose significance goes beyond the sum of their parts. This profound modern jazz statement deserves the widest attention and recognition.

Tracklist 9 tracks

  1. 1 Searchlight Theory 06:03
    Track
    1
    Title
    Searchlight Theory
    Duration
    06:03
    Composer
    Mathias Heise
    Ensemble
    Mathias Heise Quintet
  2. 2 Para mi madre 05:05
    Track
    2
    Title
    Para mi madre
    Duration
    05:05
    Composer
    Mathias Heise
    Ensemble
    Mathias Heise Quintet
  3. 3 Winter Rose 06:52
    Track
    3
    Title
    Winter Rose
    Duration
    06:52
    Composer
    Mathias Heise
    Ensemble
    Mathias Heise Quintet
  4. 4 Blues for Toots 04:55
    Track
    4
    Title
    Blues for Toots
    Duration
    04:55
    Composer
    Mathias Heise
    Ensemble
    Mathias Heise Quintet
  5. 5 Funky Sister 06:25
    Track
    5
    Title
    Funky Sister
    Duration
    06:25
    Composer
    Mathias Heise
    Ensemble
    Mathias Heise Quintet
  6. 6 26-2 05:30
    Track
    6
    Title
    26-2
    Duration
    05:30
    Composer
    Mathias Heise
    Ensemble
    Mathias Heise Quintet
  7. 7 Voices in the Dark 06:39
    Track
    7
    Title
    Voices in the Dark
    Duration
    06:39
    Composer
    Mathias Heise
    Ensemble
    Mathias Heise Quintet
  8. 8 I Want to Be Happy 04:31
    Track
    8
    Title
    I Want to Be Happy
    Duration
    04:31
    Composer
    Mathias Heise
    Ensemble
    Mathias Heise Quintet
  9. 9 Blues for My Father 06:34
    Track
    9
    Title
    Blues for My Father
    Duration
    06:34
    Composer
    Mathias Heise
    Ensemble
    Mathias Heise Quintet