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Some years ago, whilst being in Warner Music´s employ, two young dudes came into my office, giving me their plug about the Soulounge. While they were informative and easy going enough, it was the music that captivated me. Packing more than a few punches and executed with a simple straightforward idea: A steady, classy band presenting diverse singers within a show – the sound: Soul! Things went uphill quickly and the Soulounge became established all over the country.

It is not quite business as usual for the manager of a record label to be able to just plunk down in your chair, relax and listen to the organizers announcing: “Welcome to the concert with Les Brünettes, which has been sold out completely for weeks.” The Kulturetage in Oldenburg being a rather distinguished venue accommodating up to 500 seated guests. After the concert, which was rewarded with a thunderous applause, one could meet the four radiant young women a the CD stand, signing their latest release. Sometimes it is just that simple.

Jeff Cascaro is living in Dortmund and last night he gave a remarkable performance, enchanting the audience at his home town jazz club, the Domicil – together with his fabulous band, consisting of Christian von Kaphengst (bass), Roberto Di Gioia (piano) and Hans Dekker (drums). A mesmerizing atmosphere spread across the full house, as the band alternately dives into gentle ballads, or bangs out heavy rhythmical stompers with equal intensity. In addition to his vocal artistry Jeff Cascaro shone on his trumpet. A truly wonderful evening, crowned and concluded by thunderous applause.

Miu already has a loyal fan base. Our beloved soul pop singer was celebrated once again by a packed house in Hamburg´s cult club Knust. On Friday the 12^th a delightfully diverse audience had gathered in the heart of St. Pauli. And once again songs like Watercoloured Borderlines, Ohana, Geneva, Next Big Thing and many more became hymns of a heart- and feet-stirring night. A voice that will keep on pricking up ears!

Musicians have their quirks – on and off stage. Some enter soft-footed, some stride in. Dal Martino, The Nighthawks´ producer and bass player, tends to come shuffling to our yearly résumé. A little bleary-eyed, as if to further emphasize that night time truly is a Nighthawk´s time. Just as the name suggests and their sound proves.

The darker days of the year are here. The clocks have been turned back and You may as well say your Good Nights at 5 pm – but you should not! For now is also the time our artists are entering some renowned and selected stages. You may listen to the Nighthawks playing at the Dresdner Jazztage on the 8^th of November and the following day the Jazzfest in Aalen. Jeff Cascaro, after a brilliant premiere in Bremerhaven, will present his new program in his native town Bochum on the 5^th of November.

A few weeks ago Benny Greb has released his album Grebfruit 2 on Herzog Records. The album is a musical barrage of powerful beats and delicate vocal arrangements – or vice versa. As a singing drummer Benny Greb may seem to be walking out on thin ice. But as it turns out, he is dancing on a glorious big block of pack ice. The album definitely is a triumphant statement. To further underline that, he has cut videos to many of the songs together with Meinl. Yesterday the video Grebchestra has been released. There is a method and now a face as well to the madness.

Autumn is falling down on us and the Nighthawks are taking off for a little tour of Germany´s southern regions. Their first station will be the Jazzclub in Wangen, on October the 6^th. Then onwards to “their” Garage in Kleinwinternheim and finally, on the 8^th of October, to the prestigious Burghof in Lörrach. The music of the Nighthawks is suited perfectly for this time of the year. Don´t miss Your chance to enjoy their wonderful, pulsing music live and let Yourself be transported around the globe – that is what their album “707” is about.