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Guitarist and composer Wolfgang Schalk's new album From Here to There is an electrifying statement celebrating the "power of now" in jazz. Schalk's new compositions plus a fresh take on Ellington's "Satin Doll" bring the listener on a swinging spiritual journey from the first note. His band - Andy Langham (piano), Carlitos Del Puerto (bass), Clarence Penn (drums) - masterfully support Schalk's characteristic warm sound and swinging lines. From Here to There, released on Frame Up Music and Schalk's 7th album as a leader, stands as one of his finest works. Following his acclaimed Word Of Ear (Frame Up Music 2012), this collaborative tour de force is a palette of soulful attitudes and vibes. Schalk's intimacy of style, so evident in the title song, affirm his status as one of the most talented guitarists of his generation. Schalk demonstrates his virtuosity on the nylon string acoustic guitar in the meditative opener "Zensibility," conveying a feeling of timeless, beguiling introspection. Schalk's impressive timing and structure for improvisation continues in the blues "The Now Catcher," where technique is used in service to a subtle musical intelligence. Both of the up-tempo tunes "Last Night's Song" and "Wow Wow What", are a reflection of the bands inner dynamics both on a musical and emotional level. Schalk's rolling vamp intro and time changes breath fresh life into "Satin Doll" as does a bright piano break. A quiet reflective intro to "Expressions" leads to a slightly angular grooving propulsive feel that supports Schalk's fleet technique. The album concludes with "Starlit" another song out of Schalk's book - a heartfelt, slightly bossa-flavored intimate piece that leaves the listener with a sweet aftertaste. Schalk's body of work has long been praised by jazz and guitar experts and fans. His talent has caught the ear of numerous music tastemakers including KCRW's Tom Schnabel who stated, "I rarely get CD's by jazz guitarists this good. I am really knocked out. It stands out." Jazz Podium critic and author Alexander Schmitz speaks to Schalk's style this way, "The best, the most convincing, intellectually and - to the same degree - emotionally demanding jazz guitarist... It's all about unrivalled world class." From Here to There marks a brave step forward by one of the most innovative musicians on today's scene. "I'm still a work in progress" Schalk states, but it is evident from the music on From Here to There that his talent places him in the upper tier of today's jazz guitarists.

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Sales Points

• Downbeat Editors' Picks calls Schalk 'a master improviser'
• Downbeat Editors' Picks calls Schalk 'a master improviser'
• Downbeat Editors' Picks calls Schalk 'a master improviser'
• nominated by Jazziz Magazine for their Critic's Choices - Best of the Year! award
• Downbeat Editors' Picks calls Schalk 'a master improviser'
• nominated by Jazziz Magazine for their Critic's Choices - Best of the Year! award
• Downbeat Editors' Picks calls Schalk 'a master improviser'
• Nominated by Jazziz Magazine for their Critic's Choices - Best of the Year! award
• nominated by Jazziz Magazine for their Critic's Choices - Best of the Year! award
• Nominated in the first round voting for the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards® in four categories: Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Best Instrumental Composition (Song: Wow Wow What?), Best Improvised Jazz Solo (Song: Wow Wow What?), and Best Engineered Album
• Nominated by Jazziz Magazine for their Critic's Choices - Best of the Year! award
• Downbeat Editors' Picks calls Schalk 'a master improviser'
• Nominated in the first round voting for the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards® in four categories: Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Best Instrumental Composition (Song: Wow Wow What?), Best Improvised Jazz Solo (Song: Wow Wow What?), and Best Engineered Album
• nominated by Jazziz Magazine for their Critic's Choices - Best of the Year! award

Press Quotes

Unveiling fresh material delivered by commanding musicians. This deference to the art-form also proves Schalk's exceptional talent and passion as a leader and performer. Schalk supplies rapid-fired riffs and blistering solos in the appropriately titled 'Wow Wow What' but there's also his distinguishable qualities such as touch, tonality, and phraseology.

     —All About Jazz

Guitarist and composer Wolfgang Schalk has enjoyed an enviable career...Schalk displays a fluency in jazz-guitar styles ranging from Wes Montgomery to Pat Metheny to Toninho Horta

     —Jazziz Magazine

I rarely get CD's by jazz guitarists this good. I am really knocked out. It stands out.

     —Tom Schnabel, KCRW

A creative, genius Post-Bop guitarist...Explosive and meditative. (4 out of 5)

     —Concerto

One of the brightest stars in the jazz guitar firmament and one of the best jazz releases this year.

     —Tom Evered (former GM / SVP), Blue Note Records

Unveiling fresh material delivered by commanding musicians. This deference to the art-form also proves Schalk's exceptional talent and passion as a leader and performer. Schalk supplies rapid-fired riffs and blistering solos in the appropriately titled 'Wow Wow What' but there's also his distinguishable qualities such as touch, tonality, and phraseology.

     —All About Jazz

Guitarist and composer Wolfgang Schalk has enjoyed an enviable career...Schalk displays a fluency in jazz-guitar styles ranging from Wes Montgomery to Pat Metheny to Toninho Horta

     —Jazziz Magazine

I rarely get CD's by jazz guitarists this good. I am really knocked out. It stands out.

     —Tom Schnabel, KCRW

A creative, genius Post-Bop guitarist...Explosive and meditative. (4 out of 5)

     —Concerto

One of the brightest stars in the jazz guitar firmament and one of the best jazz releases this year.

     —Tom Evered (former GM / SVP), Blue Note Records

Unveiling fresh material delivered by commanding musicians. This deference to the art-form also proves Schalk's exceptional talent and passion as a leader and performer. Schalk supplies rapid-fired riffs and blistering solos in the appropriately titled 'Wow Wow What' but there's also his distinguishable qualities such as touch, tonality, and phraseology.

     —All About Jazz

Guitarist and composer Wolfgang Schalk has enjoyed an enviable career...Schalk displays a fluency in jazz-guitar styles ranging from Wes Montgomery to Pat Metheny to Toninho Horta

     —Jazziz Magazine

I rarely get CD's by jazz guitarists this good. I am really knocked out. It stands out.

     —Tom Schnabel, KCRW

A creative, genius Post-Bop guitarist...Explosive and meditative. (4 out of 5)

     —Concerto

One of the brightest stars in the jazz guitar firmament and one of the best jazz releases this year.

     —Tom Evered (former GM / SVP), Blue Note Records

Unveiling fresh material delivered by commanding musicians. This deference to the art-form also proves Schalk's exceptional talent and passion as a leader and performer. Schalk supplies rapid-fired riffs and blistering solos in the appropriately titled 'Wow Wow What' but there's also his distinguishable qualities such as touch, tonality, and phraseology.

     —All About Jazz

Guitarist and composer Wolfgang Schalk has enjoyed an enviable career...Schalk displays a fluency in jazz-guitar styles ranging from Wes Montgomery to Pat Metheny to Toninho Horta

     —Jazziz Magazine

I rarely get CD's by jazz guitarists this good. I am really knocked out. It stands out.

     —Tom Schnabel, KCRW

A creative, genius Post-Bop guitarist...Explosive and meditative. (4 out of 5)

     —Concerto

One of the brightest stars in the jazz guitar firmament and one of the best jazz releases this year.

     —Tom Evered (former GM / SVP), Blue Note Records

Unveiling fresh material delivered by commanding musicians. This deference to the art-form also proves Schalk's exceptional talent and passion as a leader and performer. Schalk supplies rapid-fired riffs and blistering solos in the appropriately titled 'Wow Wow What' but there's also his distinguishable qualities such as touch, tonality, and phraseology.

     —All About Jazz

Guitarist and composer Wolfgang Schalk has enjoyed an enviable career...Schalk displays a fluency in jazz-guitar styles ranging from Wes Montgomery to Pat Metheny to Toninho Horta

     —Jazziz Magazine

I rarely get CD's by jazz guitarists this good. I am really knocked out. It stands out.

     —Tom Schnabel, KCRW

A creative, genius Post-Bop guitarist...Explosive and meditative. (4 out of 5)

     —Concerto

One of the brightest stars in the jazz guitar firmament and one of the best jazz releases this year.

     —Tom Evered (former GM / SVP), Blue Note Records

Unveiling fresh material delivered by commanding musicians. This deference to the art-form also proves Schalk's exceptional talent and passion as a leader and performer. Schalk supplies rapid-fired riffs and blistering solos in the appropriately titled 'Wow Wow What' but there's also his distinguishable qualities such as touch, tonality, and phraseology.

     —All About Jazz

Guitarist and composer Wolfgang Schalk has enjoyed an enviable career...Schalk displays a fluency in jazz-guitar styles ranging from Wes Montgomery to Pat Metheny to Toninho Horta

     —Jazziz Magazine

I rarely get CD's by jazz guitarists this good. I am really knocked out. It stands out.

     —Tom Schnabel, KCRW

A creative, genius Post-Bop guitarist...Explosive and meditative. (4 out of 5)

     —Concerto

One of the brightest stars in the jazz guitar firmament and one of the best jazz releases this year.

     —Tom Evered (former GM / SVP), Blue Note Records