Christoph Irniger of The Quintet Pilgrim – "Human Intelligence Live" on Intakt Records
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series, featuring Zurich-based tenor saxophonist Christoph Irniger, leader of the acclaimed group The Quintet Pilgrim. We dive into an in-depth conversation about their powerful sixth album, "Human Intelligence Live", released on Intakt Records.
Recorded live at the Red Horn District in Bad Meinberg, Germany, in November 2023, this album pushes back against the artificial, celebrating the raw, emotional core of live jazz. Irniger—described as “undoubtedly one of the greatest talents of his generation”—has carved out a dynamic career across…
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