The duo of pianist Johanna Summer and saxophonist Jakob Manz is a stroke of luck for the young European jazz scene: the pair are two of its stand-out figures, each blessed with supreme virtuosity, indomitable boldness, broad musical horizons, and an unmistakable individual signature. The repertoire and concept of the new album mark a step-change from their debut together ‘The Gallery Concerts I’. Johanna Summer explains: ‘On the first duo album, we played standards and classics, very spontaneously and live. This time, we have tailored the pieces to suit each other.’
