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De-Phazz presents Octaves proves that completely new doors open in the mind and heart when the quiet stars of the international neo-classical piano scene draw on the jam-packed song catalog of the soul, pop, jazz, and electronica institution founded in Heidelberg in 1997. "After we had explored all formats with De-Phazz, such as big band, orchestra, and unplugged, I realized that we didn't yet have pure piano interpretations of the most important songs", explains co-producer and idea generator Dirk Mahlstedt about the origins of the album. When he clicked through the vast neo-classical universe on Spotify on a rainy Sunday and discovered a host of great artists, the idea was clear. Together with the Stuttgart label Klangspot Recordings, they put out inquiries - and were surprised by the overwhelming response. Within a very short time, 17 pianists from eight countries and three continents not only agreed to participate, but also delivered their versions of De-Phazz pieces from the band's 28-year history.

De-Phazz presents Octaves now features such diverse personalities as Argentinian neo-classical great Cristian Vivaldi, Swedish ballad expert Ana Rebekah, Norwegian jazz musician Bugge Wesseltoft, England's streaming pioneer Becky Ainge, and East German rock producer and film music legend Rainer Oleak. Also featured are classical pianists such as Ukrainian Lera Palyarush, Nordic noir representative Stein Austrud, Sweden's nu-jazzical rising star Rikard From, and De-Phazz veterans Eckes Malz and Ulf Kleiner. But whatever the respective background, everyone is united by an audibly deep sympathy for the source material. — (via HHV)

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In an exciting musical collaboration, the album titled ‘De-Phazz presents Octaves‘ offers a fresh and captivating reinterpretation of the most iconic tracks by the legendary Nu-Jazz ensemble De-Phazz. This innovative project transforms familiar songs into new soundscapes through delicate and expressive piano arrangements, showcasing the versatility and emotional depth of both the original compositions and the talented artists involved.

De-Phazz presents Octaves - In an exciting musical collaboration, the album titled 'De-Phazz presents Octaves' offers a fresh and captivating reinterpretation of the most iconic tracks by the legendary Nu-Jazz ensemble De-Phazz. This innovative project transforms familiar songs into new soundscapes through delicate and expressive piano arrangements, showcasing the versatility and emotional depth of both the original compositions and the talented artists involved.

The creation of ‘Octaves’ was a collaborative effort between the renowned labels Phazz-a-delic New Format Recordings and Klangspot Recordings. The latter is especially recognized for its expertise in the realm of neo-classical music, bringing a refined and sophisticated touch to the project. The album will be released on the new sub-label Klangspot Nu Jazzical.

This album features subtle, heartfelt interpretations by 17 pianists from across eight different countries and three continents, each representing the vibrant and diverse international neo-classical piano scene. Through their artistry, the complex and layered universe of De-Phazz is distilled to its core elements—melody, emotion, and sound—allowing listeners to experience these timeless tracks from a new perspective.

Famous titles such as ‘The Mambo Craze‘ and ‘Jazz Music‘ are reimagined with clarity, simplicity, and poetic sensitivity, revealing new depths and nuances. The arrangements emphasize the melodic essence and emotional resonance of the pieces, creating an intimate listening experience that bridges genres and cultural boundaries. — (via Klangspot Recordings)

Vinyl Tracklist
A1 Rikard From – Saw It On The Radio
A2 Robert Gromotka – No Jive
A3 Becky Ainge – Cut The Jazz
A4 Rainer Oleak – Dummes Spiel
A5 Dennis Korn – Kartoji Man
A6 Sarah Watson – The Mambo Craze
A7 Isaac Alstad – North West
A8 Leonard Lehmann – You Stayed
A9 Eckes Malz – Time Slips
B1 Bugge Wesseltoft – Jeunesse Dorée
B2 Jonas Hain – When No Words Come
B3 Ulf Kleiner – Anchorless
B4 Ana Rebekah – My Society
B5 Stein Austrud – Lettre Au Père Noël
B6 Cristian Vivaldi – Jazz Music
B7 Martin Böhmer – Our Relationship
B8 Lera Palyarush – Back From Where I Started

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Label: Phazz-a-delic New Format Recordings
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album.
Released: 2025
Genre: Jazz, Classical
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File under: Modern Classical
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