Benjamin Lackner - Last Decade

German-American pianist Benjamin Lackner makes his ECM debut with a star-studded quartet of Manu Katch� on drums, trumpeter Mathias Eick and J�r�me Regard on bass.

Mathias and Manu share a longstanding association with the label and their respectively unique instrumental signatures can be traced across this set of exclusively original material - eight pieces by Benjamin, one by J�r�me. The bassist and the leader's partnership goes all the way back to 2006, when, J�r�me joined Lackner's trio, which remains active until today. Two decades of close collaboration have moulded them into intimate colleagues, who complement each other's lines intuitively. Mathias Eick and Manu Katch�'s effortless musicianship enhances the quartet's fluid interplay.

Last Decade was recorded in Studios La Buissonne, Pernes-Les-Fontaines and produced by Manfred Eicher.

Benjamin Lackner: piano
Mathias Eick: trumpet, voice
J�r�me Regard: double bass
Manu Katch�: drums

Press:

The music is strikingly melodic...spacious and deliberative, brimming with patiently articulated ruminations played out without flash or pretense as they explore the depths of time-stopping, enchanting loveliness. - ****1/2 All About Jazz

A wonderful set of tunes, filled with character, subtlety and imaginative interplay. - **** UK Vibe

Lackner has created a focussed yet spacious quartet sound that floats with an easy grace and lyricism that is greatly appealing. In addition, the group also love a good groove, and these too can be heard and felt as the four musicians take delight in each other's playing. - Jazz Views