Hallimasch
Canta
Private pressing (Germany) 1981
F 667.399 (LP)
sleeve : EX-(TEOC, some wear on side and corner, light color-faded, some light dirts)
media : EX/EX(some slightly noise)
Featured in the first edition of the guidebook Obscure Sound. The sole album by cult German ethno-jazz group Hallimasch, led by guitarist Hans Engstfeld, privately released in 1981.
A1 rides on a refreshing Brazilian rhythm, with flute and electric guitar moving together in unison, while A4 is a warm, exotic gypsy-jazz piece built around gently textured percussion and earthy flute melodies. Throughout the album, the group blends influences from African, Latin, Brazilian, and other traditional musics with refined arrangements, creating an organic and highly distinctive form of ethno-jazz. The record also includes a number of heartwarming, playful pieces with an almost childlike charm. A beautifully crafted and thoroughly enjoyable hidden gem.
A1: Tanga
A4: La Campesina