Tonight at the Loft, Cologne: Dietmar Fuhr, bass

A product of the Musikhochschule in Cologne, the bassist Dietmar Fuhr followed his studies with a prolongued stay in New York. Since then, countless projects have taken him across the world many times, from India to Ireland, from Italy to Russia. In his native Germany, he has played and recorded with leaders including Achim Kaufmann, Nils Wogram and Enrico Rava. Known for his big sound and uncanny precision, Dietmar has developed an enviable solo reputation. He’s also no stranger to the World Music scene, as this session with vocalist Saad Thamir ably demonstrates…