The quintet with his son Ignaz Dinn? (tenor saxophone), Rick Hollander (drums), Vincent Bourgeyx (piano) and Tom Berkmann (double bass) is one of the most exciting and virtuosic ensembles in the American tradition of hardbops. With their compositions Kr?ger and Dinn? give the sound of the quintet its own distinctive color. The initial position for the ribbon leader Kr?ger is clear. "The time game, the changes and the interplay between the winds and the rhythm section are for me indispensable basic principles of making music." "In the Moment" is a snapshot that documents the musical development of the band. Most ensemble members have been playing together for more than ten years and some have been playing together for almost 20 years. "On the tour we have tried out new material, which gave us a lot of spirited and unforgettable moments. We wanted to save as much of the band spirit as possible in the studio ", Kr?ger looks back at the recording. From the point of view of the bandleader, the rhythm group has clearly developed further. Here the pianist Vincent Bourgeyx unites brilliant improvisation with a rare balance of technical mastery and musical creativity. The new bassist Tom Berkmann also fits perfectly into the high-caliber rhythm group, which is complemented by Rick Hollander. "Rick is the driving force behind the ensemble, with its energy and initiative decisively shaping the music. I feel tremendously inspired by him because he always gives new ideas for the improvisations, "explains Saxofonist Dinn? the function of the drummer.
