Imaginary Folklores
By If Trio

Musical nomadism in a land of Imaginary Folklores

IF Trio (Imaginary Folklores) is an acoustic ensemble in chamber-music format, playing a resolutely contemporary and cosmopolitan repertoire of original compositions and improvisations.

The first album of IF Trio is a statement of musical nomadism. The compositions of the Finnish guitarist Otso Lähdeoja find their sources in jazz, real and imaginary traditional music as well as rock. The French flutist Florian Guibert and the Argentinian cellist Mauro Sarachian bring their eclectic world-travelled sonic signatures into the mix.

"Imaginary Folklores" unfolds a kaleidoscope of risky improvisations, sonic and rhythmic extravagances, but also intimate, quiet moments. Recorded just before the group's Indian tour, the album captures the initial energy of this adventurous Trio.