Projects
Bald Bald
Photo: Anton Deys
A double emphasis on what is just around the corner? It speaks to the idea of something imminent, something almost here, but not quite yet—an energy building, a moment just about to arrive.
An acknowledgment of the space we inhabit while waiting for things to unfold, a space that is often filled with both excitement and uncertainty.
Bald Bald is a musical project that delves into the depths of interaction and communication, blending elements of folk, world music, and modern jazz in a way that feels both raw and refined.
The Project thrives on a fluid, ever-evolving compositional style, balancing energy and introspection. Stripped of ego, the music creates space for genuine connection, where musical decision is part of a shared, evolving conversation. This is a soundscape that invites the listener into an uncharted musical journey—bold, immersive, and deeply human.
Julia Langenbucher - saxophone
Pouya Abdi - guitar
Melanie Streitmatter - bass
Joshua Weiß - drums
Pouya Abdi Quartett
Young jazz guitarist and composer Pouya Abdi formed a quartet of jazz musicians of the Hamburg jazz scene whose cultures and musical backgrounds couldn't be more different.
The combination of a Brazilian drummer, a german/polish bassist, a Russian saxophonist and an Iranian guitarist results in a pool of creative ideas and influences that makes the band sound so unique.
This collage of colourful textures and compositions heavily influenced by persian folk music, which the Iranian rooted guitarist grew up with and composers, such as Pat Metheny or Tom Jobim can be heard on his album "Govinda & Kamala" that will be released in May 2024.
The band focuses on spontanity and honesty while playing, taking risks and responsibility at the same time and always knowing that everyone will have everyones back.
Photo: Kaan Alicioglu
Guitar Club
Photo: Martin Fournier
In this duo, Hamburger Guitarist Pouya Abdi meets Australian Guitarist and Composer Danica Hobden to investigate how to draw out different sound worlds from their instruments.
With mutual interest in original compositions and great curiosity for sound aesthetics, the duo explores arranging for two guitars in a way that still expresses the drive of a rhythm section with multiple voices and melodies.
Soon to embark on an 2025 Australian tour featuring saxophonist Hinano Fujisaki (AUS), Duo “Guitar Club” has already established a name for themselves in north Germany, playing in various jazz clubs as well as more unusual venues such as inside the Oskar-Lühning-Telekop at Hamburg Observatory, and St. Jacobi Church, home to the largest Baroque Organ in Northern Europe.
Sometimes dirty and raw, sometimes playful and trance-like...
Guitar Club stands for the joy of music and an open dialogue on two instruments that may look similar but have different stories to tell.
Danica Hobden – Guitar & Compositions
Pouya Abdi – Guitar & Compositions
Photo: Kaan Alicioglu
Bald Bald Trio
Together with Hamburg scene musicians Joshua Weiß (drums) and Melanie Streitmatter (bass),
guitarist and composer Pouya Abdi brings to light a trio with new compositions,
ideas, sounds and colors.
With influences including indie, blues and world music, but also embodying a great connection to the jazz tradition and standards, this band celebrates the joy of playing music as well as the love for it.
Through wide sound-spheres, childlike risk-taking interactions and the use of many different facets
of the instruments, a new, exciting sound is created with acoustic guitar, bells and bows.
Joshua Weiß - drums
Melanie Streitmatter - bass
Pouya Abdi - guitar
Photo: Anton Deys
Souya
The Vocal and Guitar Duo of Cansu Arat and Pouya Abdi, SOUYA interprets traditional Jazz Standards and arranges them in a modern way with complex harmony and unison lines which brings out the own sound of the Duo.
The music that they play is influenced by the American Jazz music of the 50s to 60s and Brazilian music.