The Wasserfuhr brothers became a remarkable phenomenon in the German jazz scene after their debut album Remember Chet (2006). Julian Wasserfuhr, then 17, followed Chet Baker’s lead. This young trumpeter displayed a remarkable maturity that was unheard of. Roman, his older brother, was equally impressive in accompanying him on the piano in an almost symbiotic manner. Manfred Schoof, the trumpeter, once said. “A career starts with imitation,” and the brothers devoted themselves to their heroes during this early stage of the career. Because only by being familiar with jazz tradition can it be possible to create one’s own oeuvre. The Wasserfuhrs gained popularity quickly by playing many concerts and were acclaimed on the jazz scene. It is easy to see why Upgraded (2009) was their second album. They moved from the provincial jazz scene to the international jazz stage. After recording with Nils Landgren in Gothenburg and Lars Danielsson, they left behind the “Young German Jazz” label and joined the top league of German jazz. from www.wasserfuhr-jazz.com
