The new Jeff Herr Corporation album “Manifesto” consists of 7 original songs and a cover version of Randy Newman’s “Same Girl”. It ensures the continuity of the previous album “Layer Cake”, of the oscillation between structured compositions and free improvisations as well as of the contrast between the acoustic sound and the contemporary interpretation.

This time, however, the trio teamed up on three songs with the american guitarist Adam Rogers, known for his work in the modern jazz idiom and his numerous collaborations with musicians such as Norah Jones, Ravi Coltrane or Marcus Miller. His guitar play, rooted in the acoustic jazz music and influenced by Pat Martino, George Benson and Wes Montgomery,
provides the Jeff Herr Corporation with a unique aspect and a new, intriguing sound.
Describing their style as “modern vintage”, the trio oscillates between a rather traditional, acoustic sound, without so-called modern sound elements such as keyboard, synthesiser or guitar effects, and contemporary compositions with improvised sections that enable the musicians to develop their play to the fullest.

The strength and tightness of the band emerge from a strong rhythmical impact and emphasise the origins of music: the groove. Their 2014 album “Layer Cake” received critical and public acclaim in Luxembourg as well as abroad. In 2015, the band received the Export
Artist of the Year Award (music:LX) in the Jazz category.

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