Tobias Hoffmann Jazz Orchestra – Innuendo

By 44faced on Sep 21, 2024 in Music - 0 Comments
Tobias Hoffmann Jazz Orchestra - Innuendo

German saxophonist, composer and arranger Tobias Hoffmann returns with his second big band album Innuendo. Following the success of 2022’s Conspiracy, this new release continues Hoffmann’s evolution as a large ensemble writer, taking his Jazz Orchestra to even greater heights. With Innuendo, Hoffmann has composed an eclectic set of intricate, genre-blending works including the title track that was awarded “Best Composition” in the category “Original Composition – Large Ensemble” at the 47th Downbeat Student Music Awards. The result is a deeply personal, stunningly mature album that confirms Hoffmann’s reputation as one of the most exciting creative voices in contemporary large ensemble jazz.

The album opens with the dynamic title track “Innuendo,” a Downbeat award-winning composition that pays homage to the legendary rock band Queen. Highlights include “Summer Solstice,” the energetic “No Way Back” in an odd meter piece inspired by Sipiagin and Potter, and the deeply moving “Sanctuary.” In addition, Hoffmann explores new realms from Bob Brookmeyer’s “white note” exercise on “Convictions” to fusing classical, minimalism and jazz on “Bipolarity.” The atmospheric “The Lake” captures the serene power of nature through inventive solo sections.

With Innuendo, Tobias Hoffmann has crafted a true tour-de-force that showcases his remarkable growth as a composer and arranger. Blending a multitude of influences into a cohesive whole, he delivers a thrillingly eclectic yet profoundly unified listening experience. Bolstered by a stellar ensemble overflowing with virtuosic soloists, this captivating release cements Hoffmann’s place as a creative voice the in the current contemporary jazz landscape.

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