Daniel Erdmann's Thérapie de Couple

Daniel Erdmann tenor saxophone / Hélène Duret clarinets / Théo Ceccaldi violin / Vincent Courtois cello / Robert Lucaciu bass / Eva Klesse drums

The UK Premiere of one of the most invigorating and powerful new bands currently coming out of the European scene – do not miss this once-only chance to see them in Manchester!

Thérapie de Couple – we are talking, of course, about the Germany-France couple, the engine of Europe, which now and then finds itself in crisis. Saxophonist and bandleader Daniel Erdmann knows both sides very well, the differences, the similarities, the possible misunderstandings, the psychology of the two countries. Daniel is the ideal counsellor.

He is particularly pleased to put together this new German-French sextet and, in selecting musicians, has opted for a combination of those he already knows very well – and the security that comes with that – and inviting completely new people who bring with them the desire and magic of uncertainty.

The results make for a spellbinding ensemble of virtuoso players on their first visit to the UK: the young French clarinettist Hélène Duret, currently touring France with her band Suzanne. Hi-energy drummer Eva Klesse and bassist Robert Lucaciu, two established greats of the German jazz scene, and the phenomenal expressive talents of French string soloists Théo Ceccaldi and Vincent Courtois.

Daniel has been travelling between Germany and France for over 20 years. German-French and European projects are at the centre of his work: Das Kapital and Velvet Revolution, but also quartets, trios and duos with Heinz Sauer, Christophe Marguet, Vincent Courtois, Aki Takase, Henri Texier and many others.

There are at least two ways to start a new band. You can rely on musicians you have worked with for a long time, who you know well and who you know will “work”. When composing, you can use their strengths, you can try to take the music even further, there is a certain security. Or you can get involved in something new: with musicians you may have heard in concerts or on recordings, but with whom you have never exchanged sounds. This second possibility brings freshness, new discoveries and a lot of uncertainty, from which magical moments can arise.

A German-French couple therapy, full of the joy of playing, with pioneering musicians from both countries. That is Daniel Erdmann’s idea for this new adventure.

This concert is also part of mjf’s collaborations with European partners to reduce the carbon footprint of international touring. All of the artists have arrived from France and Germany by train or other means of green touring. We encourage you to do the same for your (hopefully shorter) journey to The Carlton Club this evening...

Presented in association with Carlton Jazz Club and Brume

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Venue Access & Accessible Seating

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