Although relatively new on the solo marimba scene, Jasmin Kolberg brings superb talent matched with delightfully contrasting repertoire into an elegant mix of pure enchantment coming fron the solo marimba. A native of Stuttgart, Germany, Jasmin includes 15 compositions on Animato including " Dr. Gradus ad Parnassum" by Claude Debussy, "Rotation II" by Eric Sammut …(…)
Given the fact that Jasmin has had the aforementioned opportunities for study and that her familiy is musical (Kolberg Percussion), she has made the most of her timings in percussion throughout her 29 years.
Of unique interest on this CD is "Rotation II" with Eric Sammut on vibraphone and Jasmin on marimba. The warmth and lyricism of Jasmin's marimba performance permeates each work on this CD. There always seems to be an underlying passion that provides the thread of unity throughout the CD. Also performing on this CD are Michael Sanderling, cello, Jürgen Spitschka, marimba and percussion, Marta Klimasara, kalimba and percussion.
Kolbergs's own composition "Kalimbob", provides an earthy conclusion to this superb recording. Beginning with ocean drum and kalimba, Jasmin's marimba performance evolves into frenzy of magnificent ostinati, which encapsulates her vibrant energy and feeds off the accompanying musicians. If you've not heard of Jasmin Kolberg, buy this CD. If you have heard of her, this is a delightfully entertaining and dynamic recording - well-worth having in your personal library
Jim Lambert