SWR Big Band X Max Mutzke Soul | Viel | Mehr
Artikelinfo
2022-2024
2025
Achim Seifert
Andreas Herbig
Brandon Paak Anderson
Cary Grant Gilbert
Frank-Jürgen Krüger
Fred Douglas Washington Jr.
among others
SWR Big Band
Max Mutzke
1 Regulate
Music & Text: Warren Griffin III, Nathaniel Hale, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
Arranged by: Torsten Maaß
Soli: Rhani Krija, percussion • Martin Grünenwald, drums • Karl Farrent, timpani
2 Telefon
Music: Frank-Jürgen Krüger
Text: Annette Humpe
Arranged by: Torsten Maaß
Solo: Andreas Maile, tenor saxophone
3 Off the Ground
Music & Text: Brandon Paak Anderson, Matthew Merisola
Arranged by: Klaus-Peter Schöpfer
Solo: Klaus Graf, alto saxophone
4 A Song For You
Music & Text: Leon Russell
Arranged by: Klaus Wagenleiter
Solo: Klaus Graf, alto saxophone
5 Welt hinter Glas
Music: Johannes Arzberger, Justin Balk, Phillip Otto Block, Mark Cwiertnia, Heiko Fischer, Simon Gattringer Ebner, Andreas Herbig, Maximilian Nepomuk Mutzke, Achim Seifert
Text: Justin Balk, Mark Cwiertnia, Maximilian Nepomuk Mutzke
Arranged by: Klaus Wagenleiter
6 Marie
Music: Oliver Rüger, Tenzing Melanchton
Text: Baret Levon Davidian, Tenzing Melanchton, Oliver Rüger
Arranged by: Torsten Maaß
Soli: Ian Cumming, trombone • Kira Linn, baritone saxophone
7 Me and Mrs. Jones
Music & Text: Kenneth Gamble, Cary Grant Gilbert, Leon Huff
Arranged by: Klaus Wagenleiter
8 Magisch
Music: Johannes Arzberger, Justin Balk, Heiko Fischer, Simon Gattringer Ebner, Andreas Herbig, Maximilian Nepomuk Mutzke, Achim Seifert
Text: Justin Balk, Maximilian Nepomuk Mutzke
Arranged by: Torsten Maaß
9 Everyday People
Music & Text: Sylvester Stewart
Arranged by: Guido Jöris
Soli: Johannes Papilaja & Fontaine Burnett, vocal • Ulrich Wangenheim, tenor saxophone • Frank Kuruc, guitar
10 Men in Black
Music & Text: Will Smith, Patrice Rushen, Theresa McFaddin, Fred Douglas Washington Jr.
Arranged by: Ralf Hesse
Solo: Volker Engelberth, piano
11 White Lines
Music & Text: Melvin Glover, Sylvia Robinson
Arranged by: Guido Jöris
Max Mutzke is one of the most charismatic voices on the German music scene. Since his breakthrough in 2004 with the Eurovision hit Can’t Wait Until Tonight, he has captivated audiences with his musical versatility and emotional depth. Whether it’s soul, funk, pop or jazz, Mutzke moves effortlessly between genres while staying true to himself.
With Soul, Viel, Mehr, he takes his artistry to the next level. Together with the award-winning SWR Big Band, he delivers an album full of energy, emotion and musical sophistication. Lavish arrangements breathe new life into Mutzke’s own songs such as Welt hinter Glas and Marie, while classics shine in fresh interpretations.
This album is more than just music – it’s a statement of stylistic openness, artistic depth and the power of live performance. Soul, Viel, Mehr is a celebration for the senses and a must-listen for anyone who wants to truly experience music.
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