GEPPETTO PROJECT

the Geppetto Project klingen wie ein progressives Doom Jazz Kammerorchester, wie ein elektrinfiziertes Steckdosen Power Trio – und manchmal einfach wie eine kokett-balladeske Einladung an gediegen Lauschende. Musik von Hand – für den Menschen von Ohr.

the Geppetto Project sound like a progressive doom jazz chamber orchestra, an electrinfected socket power trio – and sometimes simply like a coquettish-balladesque invitation to tasteful listeners. Music made by hand – for the people of ear.

Members:
Eric Pfeifer (vocals, keys, guitars, accordion, Sitar, electronics, Hang, Didgeridoo etc.)
Simon Benzer (drums, percussion)
David Ambrosch (bass guitar, double bass)

Special Guest:
Eva Profunser (Harp)

Genre:
Doom-Jazz, Rock, Blues, Stoner, Slowcore, Electronic, Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Progressive, Pop;

Homebase:
Freiburg (Germany), Vienna (Austria), Vorarlberg (Austria)

ALBUMS

the Geppetto Project "2nd": Vinyl released on Morning Dew Records [2026]

1. Late Night Naked Show
2. Overdrive Princess
3. Little Wind Wild
4. Freedom Drone
5. Of Nearness and Distance
6. Sahara Blues
7. Kick Ass

The vinyl comes in a beautiful die-cut outer sleeve with a printed inner sleeve featuring a coloured image on one side and credits/album information on the other.
Well, yes, it took us a few years to get this 2nd one finished... But here we go! In true Geppetto style, it's a wild clash of genres. Prepare your ears for some real, handcrafted music.

Almost everything recorded live in studio during a few days in February 2022 - with some additional stuff in 2023 and 2024 - except for "Of Nearness and Distance", which was recorded live in studio in February 2012.

credits
Eric Pfeifer: Vocals, keys, guitars, mandola, accordion, sitar, recorder
Simon Benzer: Drums, percussion
David Ambrosch: Bass

With a magical guest appearance by Gabriel Morre (Flügelhorn)

All songs written by Eric Pfeifer - except "Freedom Drone" (written by Eric Pfeifer, Simon Benzer, David Ambrosch)

Recording by Martin Biegger (mosquito) - except for "Of Nearness and Distance", which was recorded by Michael Pernull (Music&Passion)
Mixing and mastering by Markus Heinzel (LIQUIDSTUDIO musikproduktion)
Head of the art department: Heino Mangeng

Thanks to Waldemar "Val" Seifert, Marc Funke, our friends, and our families.

the Geppetto Project: Vinyl released on Morning Dew Records (2020)

1.   The Zeitgeist of Freakshow
2.   Mooncycling Madness
3.   Babies over Rainbows
4.   Dead Nero
5.   A Sheltered Requiem
6.   Your Footsteps May Now Sleep
7.   Solitude

Eric Pfeifer – vocals, keys, guitars, didgeridoo, Aquadrum, Organa, accordion etc.
Simon Benzer – drums and lots of percussion
David Ambrosch – electric bass, double bass

With a most charming and wonderful appearance by Eva Profunser (harp)

All songs written by Eric Pfeifer
Recording and good spirits by Lorenz Häusle (lorenz phon hertz)
Head of the art department: Heino Mangeng

Thanks to Jimmy Winkler, Martin Biegger, Jayden Salzgeber, Bernhard Rogan, some crazy Americans, the Fräulein Hona ladies and many more friends and folks who inspired and supported us laying down a bunch of gutsy, honest and sometimes quiet songs.