For saxophonist Christoph Grab (1967) it seems to be the right time to finally record a album under his own name. This highly talented and creative musician in relentless search of progress and development, has been heard in various contexts, and has for years offered his skills to a host of other projects and groups. "Personal" is the title of his album and very personal musical stories Grab is capable to convey. In whichever context he chooses to express himself - be it on tenor or alto saxophone - this album reveals a saxophonist with surprising flexibility and openness, a warm, intriguing sound, flawless articulation, admirable sense for time and melodic lines - as "personal" as can be! Within the group, one will discover a young guitarist by the name of Flo Stoffner, who has developed a very original way of playing his instrument: thoughtful, expressive and perfectly suited for the material Grab has supplied. Bassist Christoph Sprenger's full-bodied tone and intelligent treatment of said material plus the very creative drumming of Dieter Ulrich complete a truly personal musical picture drawn by this interesting quartet. An album perfectly suited for those jazz lovers looking for young and searching jazz musicians who succeed in expanding the boundaries of the traditional forms of expression. 2004 Kurt Weil