Achim Kirchmair Trio - Going to Ladakh (2018)

After many years as a bandleader, composer, lead guitarist and sound creator in different formations, Achim Kirchmair sees it as a great challenge to make music in an instrumental trio again. The special combination of his electric guitar and variously utilised tuba sounds mixed with spicy drum patterns, lend a special note to the interplay.

The pieces that are purely his own compositions are carried out with clear lines and free improvisations. You are always challenged in a trio formation like this, without pause, and you feel the tension and the vigour of every individual musician.

Since his studies in jazz guitar at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz, where he was influenced by Harry Pepl's frequent input, Achim Kirchmair has refined, expanded, and liberated the texture of his guitar sound. His role models are guitarists such as Jimi Hendrix, Pat Metheny, John Scofield, and Bill Frisell.

Achim Kirchmair- guit, comp
Ali Angerer- tuba, comp
Andjelko Stupar- drums