Swiss musician Roland Köppel takes a new look at the jazz genre, adding his own unique twist on the modern variation of the style.

By Jane Howkins

Rhizome (feat. Roberto Koch) certainly turns modern jazz on its head, introducing a wonderfully divergent sound. Roland is clearly extremely talented, creating some gorgeous melodies within the piece. It starts out with a syncopated motif that also adds a rhythmic sense to the piece, continuing until it breaks down into a more classical-based sound. However, the main melody appears soon again, followed by some interesting plucked strings. If you like your jazz, you really should check this out!