David Giesel - (PRESALE 7/3/26) Echoes of the Unknown - Jazz Thing Next Generation Vol 113 (CD) | Mint (M) Mint (M)-

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    Echoes of the Unknown - Jazz Thing Next Generation, Vol. 113
    Artist: David Giesel Format: CD Release Date: 7/3/2026 

    Label: Double Moon
    Vendor: Naxos of America, INC
    Distributor: AMPED
    UPC: 608917147728
    Genre: Jazz
    Release Date: 7/3/2026
    Product ID: DMOO71477.2
    Weight: .14 lb

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Description

Echoes of the Unknown is the debut album by German drummer and composer David Giesel-a modern jazz statement built on trust, attentive interplay, and the courage to let music unfold in real time. Recorded live as a band in one room at Jazzcampus Studio Basel (Jan 9-10, 2026) and co-produced with mentor Paulo Almeida, the album treats uncertainty as fuel: play first, understand later-an approach that turns instinct into form and risk into clarity.
Leading an international quartet with Albin Ormegard, Moritz Langmaier (piano/keys) and Thomas Fuller, Giesel shapes a sound world where groove and modern harmony meet openness and space-drawing on contemporary jazz aesthetics while absorbing subtle rock/indie edges. Most pieces are Giesel originals, complemented by one composition each from Ormegard and Langmaier, reflecting the group's shared voice. At the album's center, "Moods" opens a reflective window that includes spoken word by Dae Bryant, anchoring the record's human, hopeful core. The result is a vibrant, deeply personal snapshot: four musicians listening hard, moving as one, and inviting the listener into the mystery-where familiarity meets discovery.

    Credits

    Composer(s)
    Albin Ormegard David Giesel Moritz Langmaier
    Artist(s)
    David Giesel

• Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
• Media Condition: Mint (M)
• Format: CD
• Genre: JAZZ
• Format Type: CD
• Released: 07/03/2026