Inspired by the idea of creating music out of the moment and composing for a bigger orchestra pianist and componist Philipp Rüttgers created his Music Laboratory.
It is a large ensemble providing a big fat sound, but at the same time it is flexible and spontaneous. The compositions are based on small musical stories. The soloists are part of this story as a bigger whole. The acoustic setting reaching from basclarinet and muted horns provide a huge variety of soundscapes. Odd Meter Grooves, swing and free play are only parts used to transport energy and emotions to the audience.
Philipp chose acknowledged players from Holland in the Jazz and Improvised field. What makes them unique is their ability to play inside a strict arrangement and stand out as a first class soloist.
In march 2014 this band recorded their debut CD "Live at Lux". With the help of a successful international crowdfunding campaign and the Nijmegen Cultuurfonds this album was released in November 2014.
