Swing Is Here to Stay Helmut Nieberle, Paulo Morello, Sven Faller, Scotty Gottwald

• 1 Swing for Two 03:50
• 2 Le Flâneur 02:25
• 3 Gipsy Rag 03:21
• 4 Split up the Blues 03:05
• 5 Chorinho A Moda Da Casa 03:12
• 6 The Real Gentleman 04:20
• 7 Rainy Afternoon 03:51
• 8 The Jazzguitar Player 03:19
• 9 Choro Waltz 03:24
• 10 Bitcoins from Hell 03:51
• 11 Morgengrauen 03:49
• 12 Cheek to Cheek 04:19
• 13 Valse À Chef 01:58
• 14 Skarpina 03:36
• 15 Claudia's Delight 03:31
• 16 Monsieur Hulot 00:41
• Total Runtime 52:32

Info for Swing Is Here to Stay

Round about 100 years ago swing music started all over the world to sweep the audiences off their feet. During the Big Band Era guitar, double bass and drums formed the integrated rhythm section. In contrast on this album two guitars, bass and drums take the leading part and frame a swing band of this day and age. With almost a completely new repertoire, sophisticated instrumental sounds and a driving rhythmic force swing is here to stay and proudly presented by Gabi and bobtale records.

“Helmut Nieberle’s compositions constantly surprise and delight me, always full of memorable melodies and subtle twists (and I find myself singing them in my mind, the mark of great tunes). After many happy years of collaboration with Helmut, I’m always amazed by his unique jazz guitar voice that combines the best of tradition, his many personal influences and an in-the-moment sensitivity and spontaneity!” (Howard Alden)

“A dazzling and exciting showcase of the many styles and compositions of Germany’s King of swing guitar!” (Jim Mullen)

Helmut Nieberle, guitar
Scotty Gottwald, drums
Sven Faller, bass

Helmut Nieberle
Throughout his musical career, he was one of the few jazz guitarists on the international scene who dedicated himself primarily to the 7-string guitar. His playing, in every ensemble, was distinguished by sensitive accompaniments and imaginative interplays with other soloists. His own solos, arranged spontaneously, always expressed two sources of inspiration: the composition itself and the immediate musical events of its performance. Whether originals, standards, or rare pieces from jazz or music history: he mastered them "from the heart," presenting them in a sophisticated chord-melody interplay that captivated both players and listeners.

Helmut Nieberle began his career in the school of world-renowned jazz guitarists, including Barney Kessel, Herb Ellis, Joe Pass, Jim Hall, and Attila Zoller. However, his interest in various styles and musical genres always pushed him beyond his own horizons. He became an internationally acclaimed, "multifaceted" musician, both literally and figuratively, and an award-winning one, in demand not only as a soloist, sideman, and bandleader, but also as a composer, arranger, and program designer.

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