Title: Imprint Julia Hulsmann Trio Julia Hulsmann piano, Marc Muellbauer double-bass, Heinrich Kobberling drums On the second ECM disc from the popular Berlin-based Julia Hulsmann Trio, the leader¢s themes stand out in stark relief, as if stamped or printed into the surrounding improvisation. “Imprint” offers highly communicative jazz in which melody, clearly-etched melody, is paramount. Hulsmann is a gifted jazz-composer and there are surprises amongst her pieces here, including a powerfully-swinging Thelonious Monk tribute entitled “Who¢s Next”. Bassist Muellbauer and drummer Kobberling also contribute intriguing tunes of their own, and this year¢s offbeat cover version is a lilting Austrian Schlager tune from the 1940s, “Kauf dir einen bunten Luftballon”. Titles   1. Rond point 2. Grand Canyon 3. A Light Left On 4. Juni 5. Storm In A Teacup 6. (Go And Open) The Door 7. Kauf dir einen bunten Luftballon 8. Ritual 9. Lulu's Paradise 10.Ulmenwall 11.Zahlen bitte 12.Who's Next