Joscho Stephan invited the guitarists Stochelo Rosenberg and Biréli Lagrène, Olli Soikkeli and Richard Smith can also be heard. Together with Joscho’s trio, 12 titles were selected from a total of 4 concerts. Swing a’la Django Reinhardt and Bossa rhythms are perfectly represented by the Dutch guitar legend Stochelo Rosenberg and the young Finnish guitar virtuoso Olli Soikkeli. In addition to original compositions, classics should not be missing. The ‘Fingerpicking Champion’ Richard Smith provides a contrast to this. Biréli Lagrène shows once again why he has been one of the leading guitarists on the European music scene for 40 years.

The ‘Live Heroes’ are even more hands-on than in the studio. The playfulness and improvisational desire of all players are always breathtaking, as a counterpoint there are just as many quiet and soulful moments, so that the music reflects a perfect balance of the original performances.