Gstättner, Heckel and Sahmaoui is a trio based in Austria recorded a more than interesting debut album. With experience in jazz, tradition, experimental and other types of music they create a sound with a very own identity. The twelve newly written compositions mix Mid-European tradition with North African sounds, jazz and blend this with sometimes a bit minimalistic approach. A central role on this album plays the Bassoon, an instrument that is not often used as a solo instrument on folk related records. I love the heavy, down to earth sound of this instrument and in combination with the fabulous jazz piano and soft strings and percussion in a track like Belladonna and Amaryllis this trio reaches great heights. Nice is also the combination of accordion and Bassoon in Shoot. They kept the right balance between two instruments that both have a strong sound. I experienced this CD as a kind of concept album. The songs fit perfectly to each other and after 40 minutes, when the album ends, I’m back from an intriguing trip on the wings of three highly professional and passionate musicians.

aus www.folkworld.eu (November 2010)

maria gstättner – fagott, gesang
stefan heckel – akkordeon, piano
aziz sahmaoui – percussion, gombri,
n'goni, gesang

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