MUTZKE, Max / SWR BIG BAND: Soul, Viel, Mehr

Max Mutzke is one of the most charismatic voices in the German music scene. Since his breakthrough in 2004 with the Eurovision hit “Can’t Wait Until Tonight,” he has captivated audiences with his musical versatility and emotional depth. Whether it’s soul, funk, pop, or jazz – Mutzke moves effortlessly between genres while staying true to himself.

With “Soul, Viel, Mehr”, he takes his artistry to the next level: Together with the award-winning SWR Big Band, he delivers an album full of energy, emotion, and musical sophistication. Lavish arrangements breathe new life into Mutzke’s own songs like “Welt hinter Glas” and “Marie,” while classics shine in fresh interpretations.

This album is more than just music – it’s a statement of stylistic openness, artistic depth, and the power of live performance. Soul, Viel, Mehr is a celebration for the senses and a must-listen for anyone who wants to truly experience music.

In autumn the SWR Big Band and Max Mutzke will embark on their biggest joint tour to date throughout Germany.

The physical album will be available on demand only.

Tracklist

Warren G
Nate Dogg
Stoller, Mike
Leiber, Jerry
Leiber, Jerry - Lyricist
Maaß, Torsten - Arranger
Stoller, Mike - Lyricist
Nate Dogg - Lyricist
Warren G - Lyricist
Mutzke, Max (vocals)
Farrent, Karl (trumpet)
Grünenwald, Martin (drums)
Krija, Rhani (percussion)
South West German Radio Big Band (Orchestra)
Wagenleiter, Klaus (Conductor)
1Regulate06:26
Mutzke, Max (vocals)
Farrent, Karl (trumpet)
Grünenwald, Martin (drums)
Krija, Rhani (percussion)
South West German Radio Big Band (Orchestra)
Wagenleiter, Klaus (Conductor)
Krüger, Frank-Jürgen
Humpe, Annette - Lyricist
Maaß, Torsten - Arranger
Mutzke, Max (vocals)
Maile, Andreas (tenor saxophone)
South West German Radio Big Band (Orchestra)
Jöris, Guido (Conductor)
2Telefon04:25
Mutzke, Max (vocals)
Maile, Andreas (tenor saxophone)
South West German Radio Big Band (Orchestra)
Jöris, Guido (Conductor)
Merisola, Matthew Louis
Anderson .Paak
Merisola, Matthew Louis - Lyricist
Schöpfer, Klaus-Peter - Arranger
Anderson .Paak - Lyricist
Mutzke, Max (vocals)
Graf, Klaus (alto saxophone)
South West German Radio Big Band (Orchestra)
Wagenleiter, Klaus (Conductor)
3Off the Ground04:21
Mutzke, Max (vocals)
Graf, Klaus (alto saxophone)
South West German Radio Big Band (Orchestra)
Wagenleiter, Klaus (Conductor)
Russell, Leon
Russell, Leon - Lyricist
Wagenleiter, Klaus - Arranger
Mutzke, Max (vocals)
Graf, Klaus (alto saxophone)
South West German Radio Big Band (Orchestra)
Jöris, Guido (Conductor)
4A Song For You06:12
Mutzke, Max (vocals)
Graf, Klaus (alto saxophone)
South West German Radio Big Band (Orchestra)
Jöris, Guido (Conductor)
Herbig, Andreas
Block, Otto
Gattringer, Simon
Mutzke, Max
Fischer, Heiko
Arzberger, Johannes
Seifert, Achim
Balk, Justin
Cwiertnia, Mark
Balk, Justin - Lyricist
Cwiertnia, Mark - Lyricist
Wagenleiter, Klaus - Arranger
Mutzke, Max - Lyricist
Mutzke, Max (vocals)
South West German Radio Big Band (Orchestra)
Wagenleiter, Klaus (Conductor)
5Welt hinter Glas03:54
Mutzke, Max (vocals)
South West German Radio Big Band (Orchestra)
Wagenleiter, Klaus (Conductor)
Rüger, Oliver
Melanchton, Tenzing
Maaß, Torsten - Arranger
Melanchton, Tenzing - Lyricist
Rüger, Oliver - Lyricist
Davidian, Baret - Lyricist
Mutzke, Max (vocals)
Cumming, Ian (trombone)
Linn, Kira (baritone saxophone)
South West German Radio Big Band (Orchestra)
Jöris, Guido (Conductor)
6Marie05:47
Mutzke, Max (vocals)
Cumming, Ian (trombone)
Linn, Kira (baritone saxophone)
South West German Radio Big Band (Orchestra)
Jöris, Guido (Conductor)
Huff, Leon
Gilbert, Cary
Gamble, Kenneth
Gilbert, Cary - Lyricist
Wagenleiter, Klaus - Arranger
Huff, Leon - Lyricist
Gamble, Kenneth - Lyricist
Mutzke, Max (vocals)
South West German Radio Big Band (Orchestra)
Lindgren, Magnus (Conductor)
7Me and Mrs. Jones04:47
Mutzke, Max (vocals)
South West German Radio Big Band (Orchestra)
Lindgren, Magnus (Conductor)
Arzberger, Johannes
Seifert, Achim
Herbig, Andreas
Fischer, Heiko
Balk, Justin
Mutzke, Max
Gattringer, Simon
Balk, Justin - Lyricist
Maaß, Torsten - Arranger
Mutzke, Max - Lyricist
Mutzke, Max (vocals)
South West German Radio Big Band (Orchestra)
Wagenleiter, Klaus (Conductor)
8Magisch05:19
Mutzke, Max (vocals)
South West German Radio Big Band (Orchestra)
Wagenleiter, Klaus (Conductor)
Stewart, Sylvester
Stewart, Sylvester - Lyricist
Jöris, Guido - Arranger
Mutzke, Max (vocals)
Papilaja, Johannes (vocals)
Burnett, Fontaine (vocals)
South West German Radio Big Band (Orchestra)
Jöris, Guido (Conductor)
9Everyday People05:25
Mutzke, Max (vocals)
Papilaja, Johannes (vocals)
Burnett, Fontaine (vocals)
South West German Radio Big Band (Orchestra)
Jöris, Guido (Conductor)
Washington, Freddie
Rushen, Patrice
McFaddin, Terri
Smith, Will
Washington, Freddie - Lyricist
Hesse, Ralf - Arranger
Rushen, Patrice - Lyricist
Smith, Will - Lyricist
McFaddin, Terri - Lyricist
Mutzke, Max (vocals)
Engelberth, Volker (piano)
South West German Radio Big Band (Orchestra)
Jöris, Guido (Conductor)
10Men in Black07:23
Mutzke, Max (vocals)
Engelberth, Volker (piano)
South West German Radio Big Band (Orchestra)
Jöris, Guido (Conductor)
Robinson, Sylvia
Glover, Melvin
Robinson, Sylvia - Lyricist
Glover, Melvin - Lyricist
Jöris, Guido - Arranger
Mutzke, Max (vocals)
South West German Radio Big Band (Orchestra)
Jöris, Guido (Conductor)
11White Lines04:33
Mutzke, Max (vocals)
South West German Radio Big Band (Orchestra)
Jöris, Guido (Conductor)

Total Playing Time: 58:32