There are people among us who see sounds as colors and taste impressions as shapes: dove-blue melodies and perfectly round lemon sauce, for instance. They are called synesthetes – and one might think that this book, this CD, is made just for them. Here, music celebrates exquisite taste experiences, and each dish is carefully crafted like a brilliant chorus. Emotions blend, boundaries become fluid, and virtuosity is by no means a crude display, but rather a prerequisite for a wonderfully effortless ease of creation: this applies to the musicians gathered here as well as to the chefs. It’s not just a saying; it is – a culture of enjoyment! For all of us to taste and hear. Or whatever senses this gem speaks to you. Publisher Susanne Culjak and jazz virtuoso Thomas Siffling have asked nine top chefs to design a four-course menu that reflects the theme of enjoyment culture – and to reveal their favorite dish. In addition, Siffling has compiled a wonderfully relaxed CD featuring music from companions and friends. Stylishly complemented by the light-footed strokes of Martin Burkhardt's illustrations, this undoubtedly results in a small but fine total work of art. This is a continuation of the successful CD Kitchen Music from Siffling's label JAZZ'n'ARTS.