With “All around Funk”, Austrian composer Gerald Oswald delivers a high-energy piece in the style of classic funk music. Following a short ballad-like introduction, a strong groove emerges, led by a driving bass line and syncopated brass accents. The unmistakable funk character is reflected in the rhythm and in the improvised solos for alto saxophone and drums, which are fully notated but open to personal interpretation. The piece thrives on rhythmic precision, stylistic clarity, and creative fr...