Klaus Ignatzek Quintet - The Answer!

Klaus Ignatzek is a musician who has gained widespread respect and admiration in the jazz community for his excellent in all aspects of his craft. A fine, fluent pianist with a very direct, swinging style, Klaus is a prolific composer whose tunes are gaining currency with other players. He arranges well and does not make the demanding task of band leading a chore.

He has demonstrated his versatility in a myriad of contexts from solo performances of material by the Gershwins and the Beatles to trios, quartets, quintets and sextets.

This new set by the pianist/composer puts the focus on a group very close to his heart - a band of friends that has existed for more than five years and teams up with every autumn for a happy but hectic five week tour of European venues. It is an exciting quintet with members drawn from many countries and featuring the twin trumpet power of Brazilian Claudio Roditi and Argentinian Gustavo Bergalli. Jean Louise Rassinfosse has been an associate of Klaus since '88 and they have made 10 albums together while Spanish Drummer Jorge Rossy suits the band's gregarious, outgoing approach to perfection.