The newcomer band Schneeweiss und Rosenrot, for
example, gives a
fascinating insight into the lively work of four young jazz musicians
who expand conventional borders by moving between jazz, pop and
avant-garde. The international band, whose members come from
Switzerland, Germany, Sweden and Luxemburg, has been around for four
years, the result of the fortunate encounter of four experienced
instrumentalists.
Schneeweiss & Rosenrot’s compositions combine all facets of the
versatile musicians. The ensemble combines text and music in a
sensitive and complex way, thereby breaking with the traditional song
format. The public is immediately captured by magically playful
rhythms, which are often supplemented by intense dynamic interjections
and improvisational elements.
The clear expressive voice of Lucia Cadotsch touches and astonishes the
listener with its joyous experimentation and wordpainting. Johanna
Borchert at the piano alternates between pensiveness and pouncing
Electronic alienation expands the piano’s familiar range of sounds,
while the virtuosic rhythmic playing of Petter Eldh’s double bass and
Marc Lohr’s energetic drumming complete the broad sound spectrum of the
band.
„The listener steps into an enchanted forest where bees don't
hibernate, where frogs aren't wimps, and where you feel like pressing
the repeat button to get to your prince charming; a multi-faceted
fairyland teeming with surprises.“
Jazz Reviews: Moers Jazz
Festival:
„Schneeweiss & Rosenrot was one of the
most exciting bands – a quartet with excellent musicians from four
different countries boasting their own individual style. The brand
impressively straddles the boundary between Jazz, Pop and tonal
freedom. Lead singer Lucia Cadotsch stands out. Her sensuous voice
creates a feeling of laid-back melancholy.“ Dpa,www.pnp.de
"Another
surprise highlight was the artfully fresh-minded German jazz-cum-pop
band Schneeweiss & Rosenrot, built around the understated,
sidewinding vocals of Lucia Cadotsch and the alternating freewheeling
and classical-informed piano work of the wonderful young Johanna
Borchert." By Josef Woodard,
JAZZTIMES