What the Fugue

Drawing inspiration from diverse musical traditions, he carefully set about the task of crafting compositions based on four distinct ‘keys’, each representing a unique musical language. The key “Orient” is influenced by the vibrant colours and rhythmic ideas of Middle Eastern music, and in particular one of Willeitner’s greatest musical heroes, Tigran Hamasyan. In “Dimensions”, he delved into the exuberant understanding of harmony of Jacob Collier. The key “Bach”, though not an attempt to mimic Bach’s tonal language, pays tribute to his preludes from the Well-Tempered Clavier. And lastly, “The Twinkle” sought to capture the mischievous spirit of Sergei Prokofiev, a favourite composer, infusing the compositions with his playful energy and wit.

What the Fugue has captured some of the typical and exciting traits of current jazz artists and that is what makes this music both appealing and so substantial, interesting and eventful: outstanding musical skills from all the players, a spirit of inquisitiveness and openness, a broad musical horizon across styles, eras and borders. And, above all, the will and the imagination to use all of these ingredients to create new, fresh and unexpected music.