Christoph Irniger of The Quintet Pilgrim – "Human Intelligence Live" on Intakt Records

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series, featuring Zurich-based tenor saxophonist Christoph Irniger, leader of the acclaimed group The Quintet Pilgrim. We dive into an in-depth conversation about their powerful sixth album, "Human Intelligence Live", released on Intakt Records.Recorded live at the Red Horn District in Bad Meinberg, Germany, in November 2023, this album pushes back against the artificial, celebrating the raw, emotional core of live jazz. Irniger—described as “undoubtedly one of the greatest talents of his generation”—has carved out a dynamic career across jazz, rock, and experimental soundscapes.In this episode, we talk about his musical journey, the making of Human Intelligence Live, and his thoughts on the evolving jazz scene. It’s an inspiring listen for fans of modern European jazz and those curious about the state of improvisational music today.🎶 Get the album: christophirniger.bandcamp.com/album/human-intelligence-liveFor More Famous Interviews:Subscribe via Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi6GpDDDrc_PgOzaERGbLQ Subscribe via iTunes/Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/famous-interviews-with-joe-dimino/id1660256991Subscribe via Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7j92QDS13LXgajPt80X2dhThe Home of Famous Interviews:http://famousinterviewswithjoedimino.blogspot.com/Contribute to Famous Interviews via PayPal:              https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=ER  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.