Geschmacksarbeit (Original Album) By Joachim Zoepf

Joachim Zoepf, a musician with over 30 years of experience in the world of improvised music, has recently released his latest album, “Geschmacksarbeit”. This album showcases Zoepf’s unique approach to music, which incorporates many different ideas while staying true to his core musical style.

Zoepf began his musical journey in 1979 when he started studying the saxophone in Vienna and later in Cologne. Since then, he has worked as a freelance musician and music teacher, developing his skills and expanding his horizons. In 1988, Zoepf discovered freely improvised music and began exploring this genre, drawing on his experience with mainstream jazz and free jazz to create his own unique style.

Over the years, Zoepf has collaborated with a variety of artists, including dancers, actors, sound artists, and visual artists, as well as working on artistic videos. He is also involved in many productions as a sound engineer and plays an active role in cultural policy through organizations such as the Cologne initiative Jazzhaus and the Initiativkreis Freie Musik.

“Geschmacksarbeit” is a stunning album that features 14 dramatic tracks. Six of these tracks are titled kurzwellen No.2, 3, and so on, while the other eight tracks are titled langwellen No.1, 2, and so on. The production on the langwellen tracks is more bass clarinet-focused, while the kurzwellen tracks are more saxophone-focused. For example, kurzwellen No.3 features a loud and clear saxophone, while langwellen No.3 has a more prominent bass clarinet.

The album “Geschmacksarbeit” really distinguishes itself by virtue of its groundbreaking sonority. Zoepf exhibits a remarkable capacity to seamlessly modify disparate sonic concepts, yielding a singular and original sound that defies comparison to any other within the jazz domain. This work serves as an exquisite exemplar of how music can metamorphose and transcend conventional boundaries, while retaining a firm allegiance to its origins.

This record is a must-listen for anyone who is a fan of jazz or anyone looking for something new and exciting. Zoepf’s Bandcamp page is an excellent place to start exploring his work, and fans should definitely follow him to stay up to date on his latest projects.