Mysterious

by Joe Haider

Overview

Pianist Joe Haider leads a "double quartet" on this continually intriguing release. His quartet, which features the fine tenor and soprano saxophonist Thomi Geiger, is joined by the Modern String Quartet for eight originals, five by the pianist. The music is sometimes third stream and hints at modern classical music, but on other occasions is swinging jazz or a ballad with strings. The variety, the high musicianship of the players (which in spots has the strings improvising and even soloing), and the diverse moods keep this set quite stimulating. Although the European musicians are not particularly well known in the United States, jazz fans are well advised to explore this excellent set of fresh and colorful music. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	04/11/2006
Label:	DOUBLE MOON
UPC:	0608917105124

Tracks

1. Kollektiv 8
2. A Sunday in Switzerland
3. Vision & Reality
4. Mysterious
5. For Line
6. Qui Vole
7. Call from the Hill
8. Nesenbach Blues

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Joe Haider   Primary Artist,Piano
Daniel "Booxy" Aebi   Drums
Thomi Geiger   Sax (Tenor),Sax (Soprano)

Technical Credits

Joe Haider   Audio Production,Arranger,Composer,Producer
Daniel "Booxy" Aebi   Composer
PeeWee Windmueller   Photography
Tom Gsteiger   Liner Notes
Brigitte Dietrich   Arranger,Composer
Peter Buerli   Executive Producer
Volker Dueck   Executive Producer