Nils Kugelmann is now not only considered "one of the most universal musicians in Germany" (Süddeutsche Zeitung), but is also heard and recognized far beyond that. For example, Jazzwise, the leading jazz magazine in the UK, recently wrote: "One of the most exciting young figures in European jazz." "Life Score", his current album, which was released on the renowned label ACT, is the soundtrack to a cinematic, still quite young life, in which an almost fairytale-like amount has happened. Because the Berlin bassist has risen to become one of the shooting stars of German jazz in record time, has rightly been showered with awards and gave both critics and the audience the impression: this is someone who stays and who will advance jazz with his verve, his enthusiasm, his skill and his insatiable curiosity. After his acclaimed debut album "Stormy Beauty", which was promptly nominated for the German Record Critics' Award and landed in the European jazz charts, Kugelmann is now going on tour internationally with his new album. This new program from Kugelmann's pen manages more than ever to touch the audience, entertain them and make their heads nod. Melodies that inspire meet harmonies that won't let you go. And always audible: Kugelmann's love of groove. Or quite simply "music that gets under your skin goes." (SWR)

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