Jerry Lu crowns his grandiose, often hymnally celebrated live performances of recent years with the release of his debut album. “In Two Minds” presents eleven studio productions by the young pianist, recorded with his confident trio – while saxophonist Denis Gäbel joins him as a special feature guest on one of Jerry Lu’s five original compositions.
To put it “straight, no chaser”, directly and without detours: Jerry Lu has succeeded in creating a captivating album that is mature and well thought-out in every respect, rich in nuances and facets – a work full of subtle moods, rhythmic finesse and sophisticated arrangements. Lu confidently treads his sonic narrative path between straight ahead and modern, swing and groove, sometimes with furiously fast pieces, sometimes with delicately dabbed ballads in which every note seems to float.
Jerry Lu – Piano
Stefan Rey – Bass
Niklas Walter – Schlagzeug
Special Guest: Denis Gäbel – Tenor Sax
credits
releases March 29, 2024
Recorded and mixed by Nico Raschke at Hansahaus Studios, Bonn (1-10) and Reinhard Kobialka at Topaz Studios, Köln (11). Mastered by Thomas Ölscher at Railroad Tracks Studios, Kerpen.
Produced by Jerry Lu, Jens Bosch (Executive Producer)
Design by Katerina Trakakis & Svenja Wittmann
Photography by Frank Wiesen