LINNTETT
The "Linntett" is the sextet led by baritone saxophonist and composer Kira Linn. After releasing two modern jazz albums—Nature in 2017 (Double Moon Records) and A Traveller's Tale in 2020 (Laika Records)—her indie-jazz album Illusion was released in 2023 on the renowned UK label Whirlwind Recordings. Illusion, the new album by Kira Linn and her Linntett, is an electrifying blend of styles, with the German baritone saxophonist exploring several new paths. For the first time, she sings and has written her own lyrics for a selection of songs. Themes of anger and helplessness, as well as strength, diversity, and freedom, run through the album and are reflected in its design: bright, vibrant colors and a bandleader who takes on a new form in every image, showcasing the work's multifaceted nature. Inspirations include Billie Eilish, Bon Iver, and Laura Mvula, while the genre range of Illusion spans jazz, pop, indie, electro, neo-soul, and R&B. In other words, it exists somewhere between authentic jazz sensibility, neo-soul romance, and a subtly eccentric Nintendo-pop vibe, performed by three saxophones along with Rhodes, electric bass, and drums.
The Linntett regularly tours and has already played more than 60 concerts, including performances at Jazzahead in Bremen, the Jazz Rally Düsseldorf, and the International Jazz Week Burghausen. In 2023, the band went on a Southeast Asia tour, thanks to the Goethe Institute.
Kira Linn - Baritone Saxophone / Vocals / Composition
Nino Wenger - Alto Saxophone / Flute
Christopher Kunz - Tenor / Soprano Saxophone
Lukas Großmann - E-Piano / Synthesizer
Freek Mulder - E-Bass
Johannes Koch - Drums
Niels Klein: "The ensemble led by Kira Linn is precise and tightly knit, yet plays with an abundance of freshness and energy. It effortlessly blends a wide range of influences into a new whole, just as one would hope from a group of young musicians."