Filtron M

Filtron M is the creative playground and evolving sound collective led by pianist, keyboardist, and composer Manu Koch. Rooted in jazz and infused with the pulse of funk, global rhythms, and electronic experimentation, Filtron M filters a wide range of influences through a uniquely personal and improvisational lens—bridging acoustic tradition and synthetic innovation with a focus on groove, harmony, and emotional storytelling.

It’s a living network of long-standing collaborations and international friendships. Some of these musical relationships span decades, creating a deep-rooted trust and chemistry that fuels each performance and recording. This longevity adds a rare richness to the music: a kind of conversation that only evolves through time.

“Filtron M, on this project, revolves around a concept of layered rhythms emphasizing stimulating world grooves, anchored by free-wheeling bass lines and embellished with dynamic keyboard wizardry. The contributions from special guests add exotic gradations, allowing the production to ascend into creative orbits that go well beyond jazz, fusion or other labels. It is inventive, spontaneous music that will leave listeners clamoring for more.”

James Nadal – allaboutjazz.com, Astoria Roots Live album