Rebecca Trescher Quartet
With a deep curiosity and a fearless drive to experiment between jazz and contemporary, symphonically influenced music, composer and clarinetist Rebecca Trescher has become a distinctive voice on both the German and international jazz scenes. Her music often draws inspiration from nature, creating sounds that feel grounded yet full of air and openness. Her compositions form a unique, imaginative soundscape – subtle, associative, and organically unfolding.
In 2022, Trescher received the prestigious German Jazz Prize for “Composition of the Year” for her Paris Cycle. That same year, she was named a Rising Star in the Clarinet category by the critics of the iconic American magazine DownBeat. She regularly performs on renowned international stages and now releases her ninth album, Changing Perspectives, recorded in co-production with Germany’s public broadcaster Deutschlandfunk in Cologne.
For this project, Trescher brings together three exceptional musicians with whom she has cultivated a deep musical rapport over the years: pianist Andreas Feith – a longtime artistic companion and trusted collaborator; Cologne-based bassist Lukas Keller – known for his subtlety and sharp musical instincts; and drummer Jan Brill from Nuremberg – a highly creative and expressive voice behind the kit. Together, they reimagine Trescher’s compositions in ever-evolving ways, constantly pushing the boundaries between written music, improvisation, and interpretation.
Changing Perspectives offers a powerful musical statement – nuanced, original, and full of poetic contrasts.
“This new album feels like an experiment—an exploration of the unknown. It’s about taking risks, staying curious and authentic, constantly shifting perspectives. It’s about letting go of control and seeing where the path leads. Especially in times like these, when the world is facing so many challenges, it feels more important than ever to come together, to listen to one another—and also to ourselves.”
— Rebecca Trescher
Line-Up
Rebecca Trescher – clarinet, bass clarinet, composition
Andreas Feith – piano
Lukas Keller – double bass
Jan Brill – drums
press quotes
“This sophisticated lady writes such insightful, profound, and finely crafted compositions that listening is both adventurous and exciting, while also simply fun. A rarity in the German jazz scene.” (Concert review, Kemptner Jazz Spring 2024, Allgäuer Zeitung)
“Her compositions invite you to dream up your own images. Trescher is a free-spirited and subtle sound painter, drawing from jazz as well as classical music, avant-garde, and film scores for her diverse soundtracks.” (Kultur-Tipp Zurich, 2021)
“Rebecca Trescher is a name to bear in mind – her music should be making its mark on ears on both sides of the Atlantic.” (Münchner Merkur 01/2023)
