Light melodies meet alert interplay. From this, a music is created which is subtle and yet has a lot of punch. A music which, even when it gets rough and impulsive, still maintains its own elegance. Through its plainness, Le cadeau wins it all. Markus Stalder and the prominent musicians in his band strive for a harmony with rough edges. Stalder's compositions enrich Jazz with folk airs and they combine rhythmical vitality with melodious motifs and atmospheric sounds. The result is convincing: A music that leaves a clear impression and has a powerful backbeat. It moves at ease and develops a strong attraction. It's made of a marvellous lightness and maintains a good focus. A real gift for those who look for transparency in music and a clear vision and yet who want to be seduced by twilight. Pirmin Bossart