Axel Dörner (tp), Bruno Leicht (tp), Stefan Döring (as, fl), Matthias Petzold (ts, cl, cello), Frank Gratkowski (bcl), Joachim Petzold (tb), Gregor Lindemann (bass), Jochen Rückert (dr), church choir of St. Margareta in Brühl, young choir “Die Wellenbrecher”,
Direction: Michael Koll

Recorded 1994, June 18th, sound engineer: Bernd Pick

1. Psalm 33
2. Psalm 139
3. Psalm 131
4. Vogelpredigt
5. Psalm 42
6. Jesaja 40 (Wer mißt das Meer mit der hohlen Hand?)
7. Franziskuspsalm 7 (All ihr Völker, klatscht in die Hände)
8. Come Sunday (Duke Ellington)
9. Psalm 118
10. Der Sonnengesang des Franziskus

Reviews:

“The use of the instruments is very colourful and lively, the parts of the choir are manifold. With this compositions Matthias Petzold was able to create a deep and significant connection between “his” jazz music and the meaning of the psalms.”
(“Kirchenmusiklalische Mitteilungen” Bistum Stuttgart)

“Indeed, Petzold succeeded in creating an inspired combination of both worlds (that means: jazz music and psalms)... The choir impressed with a beautyful tone and one could feel the engagement and joy of the singers. The jazz-ensemble was brilliant, with reputed musicians like Frank Gratkowski and Jochen Rückert, who contributed a lot to the success of the evening.”
(“Kölner Stadtanzeiger”)

“The joyful and grooving music can be felt immediately, the contemplative texts are combined with exciting improvisations - a fascinating idea.”
(“Jazzpodium”)

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