Cactus
In A Garage
Cactus is a young jazz quartet consisting of Lorenz Knauft (saxophone/flute), Joel Podolski (guitar), Konrad Buschhüter (Hammond organ), and Lucas Rauch (drums). Their debut album delivers a colorful soul-jazz experience. Instead of mere retro quotations, they present ten original compositions ranging from groove to jazz-rock, fusion, and funk. The Cactus sound is as energetic as it is meticulously detailed: Buschhüter's organ lends structure and depth to the sound without being overpowering, while Knauft's solos and Podolski's guitar playing are sonically brilliant. Lucas Rauch provides a dynamic foundation on the drums, confidently accommodating stylistic shifts. Tracks like "Summerbreeze," "Pay Your Drinks," and "Nuifse" demonstrate the band's broad stylistic rangefrom relaxed flow to complex and dense. After acclaimed concerts, including at the Blue Note Dresden, their debut is a compelling statement both sonically and dramatically. Cactus creates music that engages both mind and body independent, creative, and full of joy. Welcome to the Garage!