Greg Osby saxo · Nelson Veras guitar · Rafael Jerjen bass · Florian Arbenz drums
In this cross-continental collaboration, acclaimed Swiss drummer Florian Arbenz joins piano-star Ivo Neame from London, US sax legend Greg Osby and Swiss-Australian bassist Rafael Jerjen to launch ‘Conversation’.
Florian first collaborated with Osby back in 1998 and, whilst the professional relationship has now lasted over 25 years, this is their first project together featuring London based pianist Ivo Neame.
Across a career spanning more than 30 years, drummer and percussionist Florian Arbenz has carved out a reputation as not just a skilled musician, but as a creative collaborator.
This is on full display in his new quartet which brings together fellow musicians whose rhythmic concept, harmonic vision and open-minded playing take the listener on a journey which ranges from hard-swinging solos and free improvisations to dreamy soundscapes. With a slew of awards and world-class collaborations under their belts, the ensemble’s collective international reputation cannot be understated.
From Osby’s appearances on numerous Blue Note albums, Neame’s winning of the UK Jazzinstrumentalist of the year-Award and Arbenz’s European Award for Culture, each member of the quartet is a powerhouse in their own right.
