Olaf Ton is a classic pianoless jazz quintet from Berlin: trumpet,
saxophones, trombone, bass and drums. However, there is very little
"classical" about the music. The band plays exclusively original
compositions mostly by the saxophonist
Benjamin Weidekamp and the bass
player Michael Haves. The compositions are inspired by the musicians'
experience in different styles of music. They believe they achieved what
they call a "transparent sound" that leaves each musician space to unfold
musically. Definitely a band to watch.
