What are the essentials of powerful musical expression? We believe a soulful black female voice and a virtuoso acoustic guitar. Provided they are of the caliber of Friend 'n Fellow. Depth, class and entertainment from an exceptional duo that plays so efficiently that they actually should be called a "band" with their incredible dynamics and emotionality. The names of these two experienced musicians are: Constanze Friend (vocals) studied modern voice in Weimar. .
Ruf Records has released three studio albums from Friend 'n Fellow so far - it was about time for a live recording!
Everyone who has already had the pleasure to see the duo at a concert has been carried away by the perfect live performance. The magic voice of Constanze Friend, the rich guitar grooves of Thomas Fellow - they mediate this live feeling on their DVD now. The songs were recorded in Weimar, Germany in May 2003. Friend 'n Fellow look back to the last years, they sing and play their most beautiful songs. With the term "acoustic soul" they describe themselves the blend of the different musical roots.
Sébastien Jarrousse présente aujourd'hui son deuxième album en 4tet : «Old Fellow», un album très attendu, après «Wait and See» en 2012, qui a ouvert la voie à un renouvellement du genre hard bop libérant le style «Jarrousse» sensible et plus actuel que jamais. Dans cette optique libératrice d'univers déjà conquis et en perpétuelle évolution, ce n'est pas un hasard si Sébastien a pensé à inviter Magic Malik qui nous emmène encore plus loin avec sa flûte magique. Avec ce nouvel album, Sébastien Jarrousse est resté fidèle à ses «Old Fellows». Sébastien a toujours admiré les têtes chercheuses, les esprits inventifs et révolutionnaires comme John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Tommy Smith, Dave Liebman, Gary Thomas, Brandford Marsalis et tant d’autres…
Ruf Records is proud to present Ruf Records Antology: 12 Years oOf Where Blues Crosses Over. Two discs for the price of one CD celebrating 12 years of German-based Ruf Records, the company that has built its reputation and continuing success primarily on tough modern blues recordings with a rock edge. Born on a late night in a small village bar in the Black Forest of Germany, Ruf records has release 100 albums in 12 years and has become one for the premier blues labels around today. With an impressive artists roster including Bernard Allison, Canned Heat, Sue Foley, Omar & the Howlers, the Night Hawks and Walter trout, Ruf has raised the bar constantly in the world of blues. This CD and DVD combo set features 13 songs on CD and 13 videos on DVD (with entirely different recordings) from 2006 to 1994.