The Mallett Player, who died in 2014, was associated with the label through the release of the duo album ‘Zwei’ with François de Ribaupierre. There were also musical and friendly connections between Rupert and André Nendza. Concerning this, the idea of Rupert Stamm’s son Leon to release the music on Jazzsick was a logical one.

We would like to support Leon in his endeavour to keep Rupert’s music alive and accessible. The album shows a hitherto undocumented facet of an extraordinary player and creative composer.

Here are some of Leon Stamm’s thoughts on ‘Somewhere’:
‘This very personal solo album by Rupert is a comprehensive documentation of his solo project ‘Rupert Stamm – Mono’. In August 2013, Rupert took a lot of time to record his solo album in the studio of sculptor Claus Goertz in Schattin (near Lübeck).

It was a matter close to his heart to convey the spiritual, energetic and artistic power of the marimba and the spherical sound of the vibraphone – completely detached from his band formation ‘Zabriskie Point’ – with his own percussive sound colours.

In my opinion, it is one of the most personal albums in his remarkable discography.
I – as his beloved son – was completely involved in the creation process from the very first idea and was able to follow live how his solo record took shape.

After the re-release of his own compositions and arrangements in the songbook ‘Real Rupert’ from 2012, my father wanted to give a hearing to new compositions, as well as jazz standards and cover versions that had not yet been documented and recorded on any of his CD productions.

He often played songs such as ‘Morgen oder Abendlied’ as a favourite ritual for the musical ‘The Lion King’ in Hamburg, where he worked as a marimba player and percussionist in the orchestra for a long time.

Following his very unexpected suicide at the age of just 51, which will be the tenth anniversary of his death on 23 November, I would like to honour Rupert’s wishes by paying tribute to his art, which more than deserves to be kept alive. At the same time, the memory of Rupert the man should be kept alive.’

The album is available on all digital platforms. You can also download an accompanying booklet with very personal texts from companions and friends.

Here, too, it becomes clear: Rupert Stamm is sorely missed as an artist and as a person!