Schmid’s Huhn – Hindemith Abstractions
Released: 19th of June 2026
Longlist Vierteljahrespreis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik 04/2026
Stefan Karl Schmid – tenor saxophone
Leonhard Huhn – alto saxophone
Stefan Schönegg – bass
Fabian Arends – drums
1 The Little Jazz Musician’s Favorites – Part 1: Form 6:42
2 The Little Jazz Musician’s Favorites – Part 2: Free 3:39
3 The Little Jazz Musician’s Favorites – Part 3: Vamp 3:42
4 The Little Jazz Musician’s Favorites – Part 4: Pedal 7:03
5 – Intermission – 2:32
6 Reflections on Hindemith – Abstract 1: Thirds 4:06
7 Reflections on Hindemith – Abstract 2: Affinity 3:44
8 Reflections on Hindemith – Abstract 3: Spinning 5:13
9 Reflections on Hindemith – Abstract 4: Chase 2:14
10 Reflections on Hindemith – Abstract 5: Syntony 2:05
Recorded at LOFT, Cologne on December 3-5, 2025 by Christian Heck
Mixed & Mastered by Christian Heck at Tonart Studio, Kerpen
Produced by Stefan Karl Schmid
Cover picture by Patrick Essex
Band picture by Florian Fries
Cover art by Philipp Trübiger