Susanne Menzel & Klaus Ignatzek - Mariposa

Styles: Vocal And Piano Jazz
Year: 2015
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 61:02
Size: 140,4 MB
Art: Front

(5:02)  1. Things to Dig
(5:23)  2. Mariposa
(4:18)  3. Fort, Nur Fort
(5:37)  4. Between Lines
(3:59)  5. Rain in Vain
(3:55)  6. Time Will Tell
(4:39)  7. Whats the Use
(4:39)  8. Wishing (You) Well
(5:38)  9. View from Above
(4:37) 10. Sound of the Sea
(5:16) 11. Silent Reverie
(3:26) 12. Change of Time
(4:27) 13. Lifes Clover

Daring improvisation and a variety of moods and rhythms can listen as well as and the seamless interplay between the singer and pianist. "Mariposa" which are 13 beautiful songs where the music always comes from Klaus Ignatzek and lyrics of singer Menzel were written. Sometimes trendy and catchy, sometimes profound and poetic, these pieces are created, which always sounds through the Great American Songbook. There is no question here a duo presented a work that is full of emotion and the audience touched intensive. 

Klaus Ignatzek is a virtuoso pianist and experienced the European jazz scene and can refer to a variety of phonograms. His imaginative improvisations can be heard on "Mariposa". Susanne Menzel studied among others in the US jazz singing and performed in numerous bands as guest soloist with. Just as Ignatzek she teaches at the Carl von Ossietzky University in Oldenburg. On "Mariposa" she amazes with aesthetic phrasing and her delicate timing. "Mariposa" was recorded in the MPS studio in Villingen. Translate by google  http://www.klausignatzek.de/klaus-ignatzek/mit-susanne-menzel/

Personnel:  Susanne Menzel – vocals;  Klaus Ignatzek - piano

Mariposa

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Susanne Menzel & Klaus Ignatzek - Soulmates

Bitrate: 320K/s
Time: 64:39
Size: 148.0 MB
Styles: Vocal jazz
Year: 2009
Art: Front

[7:21] 1. Someone To Watch Over Me
[5:48] 2. Penny Lane
[5:53] 3. But Not For Me
[7:44] 4. Can't Buy Me Love
[7:55] 5. The Fool On The Hill
[7:42] 6. Embraceable You
[6:49] 7. With A Little Help From My Friends
[4:52] 8. Here, There And Everywhere
[4:57] 9. Norwegian Wood
[5:32] 10. Our Love Is Here To Stay

Susanne Menzel - vocals; Klaus Ignatzek - piano; Johannes Enders - tenor sax; Jean-Louis Rassinfosse - bass; Sebastian Merk - drums. Bremen Philharmonic Strings Arranger & Conductor: Steffen Drabek.

Some of the most beautiful Gerschwin and Beatles songs presented by one of Germany’s most beautiful female jazz singers and a band of internationally known musicians plus the members of the Bremen Philharmonic Strings. There is hardly any way not to enjoy this music. While listening to this CD you will definitely be all excited with joy as the audience was on this very special night.

"...Ignatzek always succeeds in arousing his audience’s enthusiasm, thanks to his richly nuanced performance on the piano in connection with the wonderful Gershwin and Beatles compositions. Here he is
joined by the outstanding female vocalist Susanne Menzel ... If you enjoy a solid driving jazz recording performed by a dynamic group combined with gorgeous strings, 'Soulmates' should be on your playlist."~Jazz Podium

Soulmates  

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Klaus Ignatzek & Susanne Menzel - In-Tandem

Styles: Vocal And Piano Jazz
Year: 2006
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 73:17
Size: 169,9 MB
Art: Front

(4:36)  1. Samba De Amor
(7:38)  2. Light In The Dark
(4:22)  3. Running Man
(8:14)  4. No Words
(6:07)  5. Message For Art
(7:10)  6. My Home
(5:56)  7. Her Own World
(5:05)  8. Herbies Invitation
(7:02)  9. Close The Door
(3:11) 10. Roamin
(7:50) 11. Time Will Tell
(6:00) 12. Chase The Time

In March 2006, Nagel-Heyer Records released the CD "IN-TANDEM" (Nh 2062) with german female vocalist Susanne Menzel. "...Ignatzek always succeeds in arousing his audience’s enthusiasm, thanks to his richly nuanced performance on the piano in connection with the original compositions. Here he is joined by the wonderful female vocalist Susanne Menzel. Together with Ignatzek she is making her first steps out in the jazz world, as this fabulous CD is her debut recording. She wrote all the lyrics and with her great sense for words she is making something special out of Klaus Ignatzek’s original compositions. While listening to the music you will surely understand why 1 + 1 can be much more than just 2. The two leaders are accompanied by a great band as well." "Peter Weniger (tenor saxophone), Martin Wind (bass) and Hans Dekker (drums) are well-known all over Europe and they do a marvellous job on this recording. If you enjoy a solid driving jazz recording performed by a dynamic group, the Klaus Ignatzek/Susanne Menzel Quintet should be on your playlist."  

http://www.klausignatzek.de/content/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13&Itemid=3&lang=en

In-Tandem

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