"FUMMQ"
FERENC & MAGNUS MEHL QUARTET
Magnus Mehl: altosax, sopranosax
Ferenc Mehl: drums
Martin Schulte: guit
Fedor Ruskuc: bass
This formation around the brothers Magnus and Ferenc Mehl has dedicated themselves to modern, unaltered Jazz. Their fresh and intense band concept includes not only original new compositions, but also deep and emotional ballads. In their music these four show no fear and hesitation to dig deep into the history of Jazz; and yet, they never lose their personal and explosive style, giving their music both energy and soul.
The Ferenc and Magnus Mehl Quartet consists of musicians who had been selected and supported by the National German Youth Jazz Orchestra and various State Youth Jazz Orchestras. All of them have made a name and achieved success in multiple previous formations and groups.
Multiple times did the band tour through the clubs of the German jazz scene, and play at established international festivals. For example: “VS-swingt”, the Ibiza Jazz Festival, the Novi Sad Jazz Festival, the Pancevo Jazz Festival, or in Kopenhagen, by invitation of the German embassy. Moreover, the ensemble was invited by the Goethe Institute to tour Serbia and the Kosovo several times .
Their harmony on and off the stage, and their captivating, energetic solo performances excite crowds over and over again. The fresh and unconventional style of the Ferenc and Magnus Mehl Quartet in addition to their charismatic and unforced appearance makes it impossible to escape the magic of their music.
Prizes:
- Magnus Mehl was awarded with the renowed "Jazzpreis des Landes Baden-Württemberg".
- first place at the Jimmy Woode Jazz Award (Italy). A jury around piano player Kenny Baron also awarded the band with three additional prizes for outstanding individual musicianship.
- first place at the Getxo Jazz Festival (Magnus Mehl) , a European wide jazz competition.
- second at the 28th International Hoilaart Jazz Competition
- finalist at the European Yamaha Sax Contest.
ALL INFO, VIDEOS etc:
http://kulturkonzeptemerkle.wixsite.com/kulturkonzepte-en/fummq
THE BAND IS ALL YEAR AVAILABLE!
WITH BEST REGARDS
GEROLD MERKLE
MERKLE KULTURKONZEPTE
Mühlbachweg 12
D-87463 Überbach
Tel.: **49-(0)8374-586 606
www.kulturkonzepte-merkle.de
info@kulturkonzepte-merkle.de
