Tomas Sauter John Stowell Anytime - Cw160014-2 - Jazz - by Avi Music

Swiss guitarist Tomas Sauter and American guitarist John Stowell have both been active in formats ranging from solo performances to small group settings for many years. Their interest in playing jazz in a chamber music context has been documented on many recordings and in concert. Although they are from different generations and have stylistic differences in their approaches, they have found common ground and a shared vocabulary with their duo. Their musical conversations and interaction are spontaneous and in the moment and make for compeling listening. The material on “Anytime“ is a mixture of original songs, free improvisations and obscure treasures from the Great American Songbook. Tomas and John are finding their own synergy and dialogue as they explore this material to converse and interact. John Stowell is an internationally acclaimed guitarist with a thirty five year career as a performer and educator. He has developed a unique musical language that sets him apart. Tomas Sauter is very active in the European music scene and has established himself as a respected composer and bandleader. Sauter has recently ventured deeply into jazz in a chamber music setting and finds this context very rewarding. The duo of Tomas Sauter and John Stowell delivers intimate chamber jazz of the highest order."