First Strings on Mars

The full potential of the violin is rarely to be heard in conventional jazz settings. For ist unique versatility, its kaleidoscopic possibilities of timbre and texture, and its heritage from jazz and older traditions to become apparent, it needs to be placed in something more akin to the environment of chamber music.

The compositions here encompass a wide range of colours, influences and moods, from Georg's delicate tune "Reminiscence", or the mysterious life-story of my old mate Mr. Gimli Hope, to hard-grooving tunes like "Brazil Imported" or "Searching". And 'searching' serves as a reminder of what this album is about: our aim as a band is to be traditional in the best way. To learn from the past while writing for the future. To push the limits of our instruments. And to be the First Strings on Mars.