Nevertheless, there is always some truth in his arsenal of musicians‘ sayings. A few years ago, he snuck out of the hospital after a hip surgery to give a concert with his band the Kalliope team. For more than 15 years, he has played with Gisela Gulu, also in her eighties, and her son Lusako Karonga.
When I asked him if he would like to retire one day, Armin quotes German humorist Loriot:
«Sorry, this is my first retirement. I’m still rehearsing.»