An article, two names, a duo, a flawless statement and a promising album. https://www.xjazzmusic.com/derhirtealbertOtto Hirte and Leon Albert like to joke. Nevertheless, their hearts beat for serious music. They express this tragic inner conflict emotionally and humorously in their joint compositions. The ensemble's gripping emotional intensity is convincing at every second.
The first album is complemented by exciting improvisations with virtuoso double saxophone and baritone guitar, but also by well-tempered pieces.
The titles also serve the fans cultivated entertainment, because Der Hirte Albert knows: the ear reads along.