Shawn Grocott and Wolfgang Meyer met in Detmold in 2005 and formed the duo Shawn & the Wolf, a name derived from "Peter and the Wolf."

The Wolf of the duo is Wolfgang Meyer, primarily a music retailer in Detmold. After more than 15 years of hiatus as an active musician, he was persuaded by his friend Shawn to return to the stage. As a guitarist in various jazz and big bands, conductor, and theater musician, he had previously gained ample stage experience, reflecting the diversity of his playing. At times, he makes his instrument sound like bass, drums, and guitar simultaneously. The combination of the two is not ordinary even in jazz: trombone and guitar are rarely heard in such a congenial setting. The idea of a first tour to Canada provided a real boost. It was a success, as there have now been a total of three tours in Canada – and beyond that, concerts and festival appearances in Albania, Brazil, and, of course, Germany.

Canadian trombonist Shawn Grocott has been living in Germany since 1995. He has performed in venues such as the Berlin Philharmonic, the Elbphilharmonie, the Festspielhaus Baden-Baden, and the Mozart Festival in Würzburg. Shawn Grocott is the director of the Big Band at the University of Music in Detmold.
For those who listen to Shawn & the Wolf, they will want more. The two musicians have performed together on several continents and have now immortalized their music with their debut album "ATLAS HORAS" – music that moves and touches.

While many music recordings are produced entirely in studios that are acoustically isolated from the outside world, often involving extensive, sophisticated post-production techniques, resulting in an artificial sound, Shawn & the Wolf desired a recording that captivates through authenticity – and they have absolutely succeeded. The album presents the music of the duo in its creative process, drawing listeners into these unique moments.

For more information, visit www.shawnandthewolf.com.