Composer and guitarist Marcus Klossek, long recognized as a distinctive voice on the Fender Telecaster, presents Blink 7, the latest chapter in a band whose sound has evolved steadily from his long-running Electric Trio. Rooted in clarity, dynamic contrast, and a deep sense of interaction, the project reflects more than fifteen years of close musical collaboration.

At the core of the ensemble are Carsten Hein on bass and Derek Scherzer on drums, longtime partners with whom Klossek has refined a highly responsive and nuanced group language. With Blink 6, this foundation expanded into a sextet, joined by three prominent figures from Berlin’s jazz scene: Nikolaus Neuser (trumpet), Ignaz Dinné (tenor saxophone), and Anke Lucks (trombone). The enlarged group quickly developed a strong collective identity, equally at ease with precise structure and open improvisation.

Blink 7 continues this collaboration and introduces a new and distinctive voice: Korean vocalist Chamin. Appearing on three tracks—Go | Not, Another One Beyond, and Unexpected Return—she sings and partially speaks Korean lyrics written by herself. Her voice adds a new layer of texture and expression, expanding the ensemble’s tonal range and interacting organically with the instrumental voices rather than standing apart from them.