This autumn, Friend 'n Fellow - the masters of intense musical dialogue and Europe's number one vocal/guitar duo - will release their first studio album in five years. The long-awaited new project is called Crystal. With these recordings, two exceptional musicians demonstrate the rare ability to constantly reinvent themselves while remaining true to themselves nonetheless.

Never before have they sounded so modern and original. With more than 1000 concerts in the USA, China and Europe under their belts, this "world-class duo" (Welt am Sonntag) has become one of the most successful acoustic acts at the junction where blues, jazz and soul meet.

They move effortlessly amongst the genre's greats, earning praise while playing alongside such giants as Ray Charles, Al Jarreau ("I really like your work") and Luther Allison ("the sound of the new century"). Their music combines the intensity of the blues with the freedom of jazz and the sound of soul in inimitable fashion.