Behind the Skyline
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Behind the Skyline
Wolfgang Mitschke (piano, keyboards, bass, drums)
[ Naxos / CD ]
Release Date: Friday 9 October 2026
Wolfgang Mitschke's Behind the Skyline is a heartfelt tribute to German jazz pianist Horst Jankowski. Recorded in the Rhineland, the album blends vintage jazz spirit with Mitschke's own compositions, interweaving standards from the Great American Songbook with original works. The title track unfolds as a trilogy of contrasting moods, reflecting Mitschke's fascination with the hidden layers "behind the skyline." With light-footed piano writing and a warm dedication to Jankowski's legacy, the album balances nostalgia and innovation, offering a timeless journey through jazz history shaped by Mitschke's unmistakably personal voice.
Tracks:
Tadd Dameron (1917-1965)
1 Lady Bird
Wolfgang Mitschke
2 Fusion Jazz Medley
Bill Sharpe (b. 1952)
3 You Never Know
Isham Jones (1894-1956)
Marty Symes (1904-1953)
4 There Is No Greater Love
Wolfgang Mitschke
5 Jazz Combo
Dave Brubeck (1920-2012)
6 In Your Own Sweet Way
Wolfgang Mitschke
7 Pop Ballad
Henry Mancini (1924-1994)
Johnny Mercer (1909-1976)
8 Days of Wine and Roses
Richard RODGERS (1902-1979)
Lorenz HART (1895-1943)
9 My Romance
Wolfgang MITSCHKE
10 Behind the Skyline
Cole PORTER (1891-1964)
11 Night and Day
Luiz BONFA (1922-2001)
12 Black Orpheus
Wolfgang MITSCHKE
13 Short Impressions
Gerry MULLIGAN (1927-1996)
14 Bayou
Wolfgang MITSCHKE
15 Orchestral Ballad
16 Upper Manhattan Fusion
17 Midnight Piano
18 Piano slow
