Wolfgang Muthspiel Chamber Trio - Atlas (2026)

In May 2026, the Wolfgang Muthspiel Chamber Trio will release its new album ATLAS. Featuring the distinctive lineup of guitar, trumpet, and piano, the trio creates a richly textured sonic landscape that moves fluidly between jazz and chamber music. Wolfgang Muthspiel, Colin Vallon, and Mario Rom engage in a truly egalitarian musical dialogue, marked by subtle interaction, playful improvisation, and a refined sense of tone color.

The album’s ten compositions were written primarily by Wolfgang Muthspiel, with the exception of Spring, composed by Colin Vallon. On five tracks, Muthspiel performs on classical concert guitar, while on the remaining pieces he plays a semi-acoustic electric guitar, further broadening the ensemble’s expressive range.

Muthspiel describes the trio’s concept as follows
“The Chamber Trio sees itself as a musical network that preserves the intimacy and clarity of chamber music while embracing the rhythmic energy and improvisational freedom of jazz.”

ATLAS was recorded by Roland Baumann at Tonstudio Baumann in Steinakirchen, Austria, and mixed by Patrik Zosso. The album will be released on the ClapYourHands label and will be available both digitally and in physical formats.
Austrian guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel is widely regarded as one of the leading voices in contemporary jazz. Known for his nuanced and multifaceted playing, he creates open musical spaces that invite deep interaction. Together with Colin Vallon—internationally acclaimed for his ECM recordings—and Mario Rom, an expressive trumpeter with a strong melodic sensibility, Muthspiel has formed a trio of exceptional musical cohesion. In this drumless configuration, the ensemble achieves remarkable rhythmic density and drive. Years of shared musical experience are clearly audible, resulting in a sound defined by trust, precision, and curiosity.

Tracklist
01. Guacho Schubert
02. Atlas
03. Might This Be The End
04. Lionel
05. Vevey
06. Duke’s Blues
07. Spring
08. Dogs
09. Ballard
10. Etude Nr 11.5