Partikel celebrates ten years with the release of their fifth studio album on the prestigious German label Berthold Records. Partikel have built a reputation as one of the most progressive groups to emerge on the European jazz scene. The core of Partikel consists of three London-based musicians led by saxophonist Duncan Eagles. Although they have different musical backgrounds and experiences, they started playing to combine their favorite musical elements to create a unique sound. Their music takes the usual jazz format in an unexpected direction, while paying homage to the deep traditions of jazz harmony and improvisation. Over the course of a decade, they played their unique, intensely melodic and highly interactive music all over the world. Recent gigs include venues such as Vancouver Jazz Festival, Shanghai Jazz Festival, New York Rockchester Jazz Festival and London Jazz Festival. Their music seamlessly blends music from Brazil and West Africa with jazz and western concepts, creating a sound that is unique to these three accomplished musicians.