BISTOHAFT by Ali Hossein

BISTOHAFT is a contemporary chamber jazz album composed and produced by Ali Hossein Mahdavi in Vienna. It consists of eight original compositions, each written for a different ensemble ranging from quartet to octet. The album features 15 musicians and a diverse instrumentation including saxophones, trumpets, clarinets, strings, voice, synthesizers, and an extended range of percussion. Percussion plays a key role throughout the album, with instruments such as cajon, conga, bongo, djembe, darbuka, domdom, and others shaping the rhythmic and textural character of the music. Each piece is based on a clear compositional theme—rhythmic, modal, melodic, or motivic—developed through structured writing and detailed instrumentation. The album blends influences from modern jazz, Iranian musical traditions, Latin and flamenco rhythms, and electronic music. It emphasizes instrumentation, voicing, and ensemble contrast, with each composition presenting a distinct sound and form. BISTOHAFT was recorded in Vienna with technically accomplished jazz musicians and produced with a focus on precision, balance, and sonic clarity.

Ali Hossein's music transcends singular styles or genres. Throughout his compositions, one can hear the echoes of traditional Iranian music and the impact of European Classical music.He is always striving to create something fresh, a new sound, in each project; avoiding the repetition of fixed patterns.his comp. feature rich harmonies and diverse rhythms, and less conventional instrumentations.

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