8 oc­to­pi

Subtle, playful jazz with strong lyrical qualities.
Flutist Ben Zahler presents new, multi-layered songs and, in Patricija Škof, a new vocalist. The Slovenian musician sings at times cheekily, at times sarcastically, with a subtle wink, and tells whimsical, original stories in a soft, dark voice to accompany Zahler’s expressive and delicate flute playing. The songs are partly inspired by pop music, partly sophisticated, always with the aim of making even complex material seem light and accessible. Iannis Obiols and Ilya Alabuzhev effortlessly master this with their openness, creating an intense energy through their articulate, confident playing – entirely without drums. Last spring, 8 octopi released their new album “Frail Boat” on Bandcamp.