CD 9149-2

Nils Wogram "Root 70" Nils Wogram - Trombone; Hayden Chisholm - reeds Matt Penman - bass; Jochen Rückert - drums 1. The Yellow hair man 8:33 2. Concrete View 7:56 3. Itroducing the Ambas 8:54 4. Quality Time 7:22 5. Changing Directions 7:32 6. Slow Motion 5:11 7. Dragon Pearl Massage 4:32 8. Wild 13 6:55 9 Places I Know 5:19 10. My Modem's World 3:47 all compositions by Nils Wogram except 3. & 8 by Hayden Chisholm recorded by Thomas Schmidt at hard Studios Winterthur, February 2003

Though barely in his 30's Nils Wogram has been a prolific and acclaimed performer for more than a decade. He has been recognized internationally as the new master on his instrument. Based on classical training, he aims at playing the jazz trombone with the fluency and flexibility of a saxophone while developing an individual concept of composing and ensemble playing. A multi-prize winner, he was awarded the 1996 International Frank Rosolino Memorial Scholarship for Jazz Trombone (USA), a composition award from the 1997 Inter-national Julius Hemphill Competition (USA), the 1998 SWR Jazz Award and many others. Wogram was a classical soloist for Krahnenbaum Company, performed as a leader at the ENJA 25th Anniversary Festival in New York and recorded and toured with his own quartet as well as with other successful acts. Wogram's CDs received highest ratings.

British Jazz Journal wrote:
"If you've been wondering about the state of young, contemporary European jazz talent recently, look no further - and enjoy!"

John Kennedy in JAZZ:
" This music is brilliantly executed, bursting with wit. Root 70 illustrates how traditions can be both respected and resoundingly transgressed."

CODA Magazine:
"Wogram plays with pinpoint accuracy and rapid-fire linear invention. Hayden Chisholm plays alto with a Cool-School lightness ...combine this with his uncanny ability to elicit shkuhachi-like tones and you have one of the most offbeat, personal saxophone styles I've heard in a while."

All about music guide:
" Wogram is one of the most technically advanced trombonists of any genre. When he lets loose his super-human abilities are something to marvel at, as the trombonist lashes out with a speed and facility rarely seen on the instrument."