Irniger, Christoph
Intakt, 2025, CD
Instrument: Saxophone
Issue: 31.2
Jazz Ruler Type: Fusion
Performance: 3
Sound: 4
Score: 69
O’s Notes: Swiss jazz saxophonist, bandleader, composer Christoph Irniger leads Pilgrim, a quintet with Stephan Abby (p), Dave Gisele (g), Raffael Bossard (b), and Michael Stolz (d). They came together at Red Horn District, Bad Meinberg, Germany to record this live set on November 29, 2023. From the free jazz of “Calling The Spirits” to the mysterious “Secret Level”, Pilgrim serves up elements of rock, fusion, free fusion and solid grooves on Human Intelligence. Our favorites are “Emergency Exit” and the full version of the title track.
Publicist: Hubtone