Frankfurt Musikmesse, 2011

Bauhaus Distribution exhibited at Musikmesse Frankfurt 2011 (Hall 1.1/Stand D36) where it played host to players, admirers, legends and customers*. On behalf of the Bauhaus staff who were upstaged by them - Thank you.

After a year of augmentation and diversification, MusikMesse ably showcased the fruits of its labour: a big step for us; plus a giant leap for our Kudos with a legendary major endorsee: Bobby Wellins (our first!). He talked, he played, he awed he's been doing it for over 50 years:

"His influence and importance to several generations of British jazz musicians and improvisers is obvious just by checking out how many of them mention him as either an influence, collaborator, teacher -- or all three." Eugene Chadbourne, All Music Guide

The BWs attracted more stars: Ernie Watts was unexpected, wonderful and bewitched by the M2-DL (big bell, dark lacquer, ornate, swarthy). The new M2-E "Earth" Tenor (bare) got the best plaudit "..like having your cake & eating it..." (Tony Kofi - Best instrumentalist, 2008 BBC Jazz awards, MOBO nominee, ). Photos and videos to follow...
*Extra Special Thanks to customers.. Martin

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