Thimo Niesterok - Stepping Forward (2023) [Hi-Res]

“His new album is exceptional – not only in terms of the line-up. The title track, Thimo’s own composition “Stepping Forward”, captivates the listener with an incredible drive.
From lyrical-feeling to swinging-virtuosic, he effortlessly plays the entire range of the classical jazz trumpet – only Thimo’s live concerts can beat that!”
– Chris Hopkins

“Music just for the sake of music – it is wonderful to hear with how great respect and love for our musical ancestors Thimo and the fantastic colleagues Thilo Wagner, Rolf Marx and Henning Gailing play together in such a fresh, spontaneous and communicative way – and of course swing incredibly! Thank you, Thimo, for the wonderful music!”
– Paul Heller (WDR Radio Big Band Cologne)

“Thimo Niesterok’s new album “Stepping Forward” swings like hell – playing at the highest level, of course!”
– Joscho Stephan