“A band to be remembered”
Jazz Podium
“The first impression belies a fact that becomes clear after
a few minutes of one of their concerts: The five young men
from Berlin carry their name with justification: They really
are tough guys...”
Kurier am Sonntag
“Tenor saxophonists Bernd Suchland and Patrick Braun,
pianist Dan-Robin Matthies, Lars Gühlcke on bass and Ralf
Ruh on drums establish beyond doubt why the term bop
was eventually graced by the adjective hard.”
Westdeutsche allgemeine Zeitung
“They reveal an enormous depth of ideas in long
improvisations. Although they play the same instrument,
each has his own individual tonality and phrasing. This
makes the music appealing and attractive. Both of them
explored all the possibilities of their instruments: from the
deepest foghorn tones to chirping guitar harmonics, from
smoky and mellifluous suggestions to expressive forte
passages, the saxophone’s entire range was celebrated.”
Nürtinger Zeitung
"This Berlin band has proved itself to be a survivor in the
jazz-jungle of short-lived and superficially put-together
projects. The band´s concept has proved enjoyable for
audiences and players alike. Suchland and Braun present
themselves not so much in virtuoso combat, but rather as
seasoned partners who appreciate each others worth.”
HNA Kassel
“„What I like about it is the easygoing, but nevertheless
serious, approach to standards and musical conventions of
a long-ago era – nostalgia, but of a harmonious and
charming kind.”
Mecky Ellenbruch
Press releases:
"Fat sound from forceful
saxophones."
Lübecker Nachrichten
"...this evening is going to
be fun!"
Die Norddeutsche