Winds Whispers
This formation was founded by the Iranian singer and composer Saba Robatjazy. It brings together musicians, who combine different musical traditions and styles such as modern jazz, influences from eastern folk music and pop. Unable to pursue her passion in her home country Iran due to various national prohibitions, Saba emigrated to Vienna, where she now enjoys the freedom of pursuing her musical goals. The Austrian pianist, composer, and producer Erik Asatrian enriches the ensemble with his expressive style and innovative approach, seamlessly blending jazz, classical elements, and global musical traditions. In addition to Robatjazy, Nina Feldgrill also composes for this line-up, with the two musicians’ pieces complementing each other in their sound aesthetics: the compositions are based on improvisation, electronic elements, grooves, and dreamy as well as meaningful texts. With the drummer Simon Springer, who brings another facet to the band with his energetic playing style, the quartet is complemented in its versatility.

river
The quartet river was founded by Robert Unterköfler and Nina Feldgrill in 2022. Together with their band-colleagues Erik Asatrian on keys and Simon Springer on drums, they present original music by all bandmembers, which complement one another in reference to style, however, also present the individual musical personality of each member. In their music they combine improvisational and demanding rhythmical elements, as well as electronical sounds, which leads to an overall distinctive band sound.
The formation has been performing at renowned locations and festivals, like Porgy & Bess, ORF Radiokulturhaus, Outreach Festival, Herbstgold Festival, etc. and gained particular attention with their album “Chameleon Circuit”, which was released in 2024 by the Canadian-New Zealand Label SkyDeck Music and has been receiving positive feedback in various European jazz magazines and newspapers.

Feldgrill2
Werner Feldgrill, the father of Nina Feldgrill, is regarded as one of Austria's most influential electric bass players, having collaborated with notable ar`sts such as Harri Stojka, the Vienna Art Orchestra, Falco, etc. Together with his daughter Nina Feldgrill, he formed a band featuring the unique combination of two electric bassists, resulting in a distinctive sound and exploring the diverse ways in which dual basses can be integrated within the arrangement. The Slovakian pianist Eugen Vizvary, the Austrian saxophonist Robert Unterköfler, the Austrian drummer Simon Springer and the Cuban percussionist Nelson Williams Herrera complement the ensemble with their expressive and sound orientated playing style.