PLUQ DUO: RALF GUSTKE & PHILIPP REHM
Dutch-German bass player Philipp Rehm and renowned German drummer Ralf Gustke take the audience on a surprising and refreshing journey of beats and bass. Their music is a fusion of innovative beats, live electronics, and captivating compositions that blend elements of EDM, electronica, and dancehall. Using bass, drums, and electronics, they create a unique Global MashUp of avant-garde beats and compelling bass and drum sounds. Their performances feature wicked riffs, infectious grooves, crystal-clear melodies, percussive improvisation, and, of course, powerful drum and bass solos.
Both musicians are recognized as accomplished soloists as well as sidemen for numerous well-known artists. They have been performing as a duo for the past three years and have graced the stages of various renowned German venues, including the Dresdner Drum & Bass Festival, Feel The Bass, Jazzpoint Wangen and Deutsch-Rumaenisches Kulturzentrum Iasi (Romania) mong others.
Their collaboration began with the recording of Rehm's album "THE PHILBUM," which also showcases the talent of nine other musicians, including Rhani Krija (Sting), singer Pallavi Arun from India, and percussionist Emilio Martins from Sao Paulo. This album explores innovative beats and grooves and was selected as "Album of the Month" by the German music magazine "STICKS." Gustke, a German drum legend, has collaborated with artists such as Joo Kraus, Xavier Naidoo, Schiller, Gianna Nanini, Chaka Khan, Klaus Lage, and Edo Zanki, and is highly sought-after as a solo and clinic drummer. Rehm, who was named "Germany's Superbasser" in 2004 by a renowned bass professor, has performed with Tania Kross, The Flames, Cassandra Steen, Juergen Friedrich, HR Radio Big Band, and Jazz Against The Machine, among others.
„Perfectly produced ... amazing bass features ... fascinating grooves ... world class artists.“ (STICKS magazine“ / album of the month dec 2015)
"With this masterpiece the German bassist enters the league of the great." (Bassiste Magazine, France)
"Exciting stylish compositions - powerful percussive and melodic" (Wormser Zeitung)
„Tremendous deep“ ... „Surprising compositions, that take You to unexpected directions – this is how Philipp Rehm and Marcus Miller stand out from the crowd.“ (Gitarre & Bass)
„A real virtuoso who knows all the tricks“, „Enormous talent“ (Jazzthetik)
“Unique style of sounds and beats, with new rhythms and brilliant bassplaying.” (Bass Quarterly)
„Rebel on bass“, „An exceptional bassist of the extra class“ (Rheinpfalz)
„Perfectly produced ... amazing bass features ... fascinating grooves ... world class artists.“ (STICKS magazine“ / album of the month dec 2015)
"With this masterpiece the German bassist enters the league of the great." (Bassiste Magazine, France)
"Exciting stylish compositions - powerful percussive and melodic" (Wormser Zeitung)
„Tremendous deep“ ... „Surprising compositions, that take You to unexpected directions – this is how Philipp Rehm and Marcus Miller stand out from the crowd.“ (Gitarre & Bass)
„A real virtuoso who knows all the tricks“, „Enormous talent“ (Jazzthetik)
“Unique style of sounds and beats, with new rhythms and brilliant bassplaying.” (Bass Quarterly)
„Rebel on bass“, „An exceptional bassist of the extra class“ (Rheinpfalz)
