"A Family Affair" (2026): Violin & bass meet electronics. The Huebner Brothers deliver a gripping jazz-classical fusion. Boundary-crossing & vital.

A Family Affair is the debut duo recording from the acclaimed Huebner Brothers, Gregor and Veit Huebner, capturing the essence of a musical partnership forged over four decades. Distilling their long-standing collaboration into an intimate yet expansive studio setting, the album blends violin, double bass, and sophisticated electronic elements into a seamless dialogue that mirrors the energy and spontaneity of their live performances. Utilizing loop stations and real-time effects as a 'third player,' the duo constructs layered, symphonic soundscapes that remain fluid, transparent, and emotionally resonant.

The repertoire moves effortlessly across genres, combining original compositions, jazz influences, and reimagined classical material into a cohesive and boundary-crossing program. Tracks such as 'Bass Guajira' introduce rhythmic vitality through Cuban-inspired grooves, while 'Angry Times' channels contemporary tension and reflection, shaped by the social climate of the Black Lives Matter movement and the isolation of the New York lockdown. Pieces like 'Red Hook - NY' offer a tribute to cultural identity and place, while the reworking of Richie Beirach's 'Sunday Song' unfolds with a meditative, orchestral sensibility that highlights the duo's precision and expressive depth.

Both Gregor and Veit Huebner are longstanding figures in the European jazz and contemporary music scenes, with careers spanning collaborations with leading ensembles and artists including Randy Brecker and Charlie Mariano. Gregor, a Grammy-nominated composer and educator, and Veit, an award-winning bassist and curator, bring a wealth of experience into this project, resulting in a recording that feels both refined and exploratory. A Family Affair stands as a compelling fusion of jazz, chamber music, and modern electronic expression--an immersive listening experience defined by virtuosity, innovation, and a deeply personal musical connection.

Media

GLM Music · A Family Affair

Track Listing

Family Affair
Angry Times
Bass Guajira
Noisy World
Brooklyn Impression
Spherical Intermezzo
Nana
Red Hook - NY
Delay
Sunday Song

Additional Details

Label: Fine music

Genre: Jazz

Language: English

Run Time: 42:25 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 04/17/26

UPC: 4014063990143

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