The African-French drummer Manu Katché has not only left the European jazz label , but is also increasingly moving towards a pure jazz and fusion sound. He mainly made a name for himself as the drummer for rock artists such as , and . Subsequently, owner of ECM and producer Manfred Eicher connected him with Norwegian saxophonist , which started his adventures in European jazz. Unstatic opens
… with Introducción's lazy Cuban groove. The band includes a number of prominent Scandinavian names such as saxophonist and trombonist Nils Langren and debutant bassist . But the music mainly focuses on (South) America. Sounds where Katché is completely in his element. With his smooth and swinging grooves he leads his ensemble through eleven cheerful fusion pieces. (MR)more
