Fiedler’s artistic triumph here is undeniable, setting an incredibly high bar for trombonists everywhere.
Downbeat
Fiedler manages to trump the master (Mangelsdorff): his chords are even broader, more colorful and more opulent, not only the rich lows impress, but also his flexible high register.
Jazz Podium
Rather than pay homage, Fiedler takes Mangelsdorff’s conception as a chance to display his own complex blend of technique and ideas
Jazz Times