Nils Wogram – Nellie Hächler «Kairos» || Nils Wogram «Bright Lights»

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Nils Wogram – Nellie Hächler «Kairos»
The essence of jazz lies in temporary alliances, often referred to as projects or workshops, ideally as bands. In very few cases, this relationship goes much deeper. One such exceptional case is the album «Kairos» featuring trombonist Nils Wogram and actress, word artist, and reciter Nellie Hächler, as this is a father-daughter project. What makes it special is that Nils Wogram and Nellie Hächler collaborate not because they are father and daughter, but despite it. On «Kairos», two independent artistic personalities engage in a dialogue to express what they have never had the opportunity to share. The project by Nils Wogram and Nellie Hächler is a conversation across generations, employing completely different means to convey this dialogue. The depth of this exchange may not be apparent upon first listen, as Nellie Hächler possesses the rare ability to encapsulate profound thoughts in small formats. «Kairos» is a passionate yet deliberately anachronistic declaration for deceleration and a space for playful imagination. This album represents a homecoming, both in its creation process and in the listening experience. One might call it jazz. Or poetry. Or jazz with poetry, poetry with jazz, egg boiling, flute playing, or answers. Or one can simply indulge in the wonderful in-between space of words and sounds.

Nils Wogram «Bright Lights»
A trombone, nothing else! What is already a norm for piano or guitar still feels unusual, if not daring, on the trombone. However, this unconventional setup has a tradition in German jazz. Albert Mangelsdorff and Conny Bauer have paved the way, presenting their instrument as a solo instrument on several style-defining albums and countless solo concerts. With his solo debut «Bright Lights», Nils Wogram not only connects to this great tradition but also opens up entirely new perspectives.