CHRISTIAN MUTHSPIEL is an artist of many faces. The gifted musician and composer easily copes with different stylistic contexts and is also truely skilled in the fine arts. Christian Muthspiel is without a doubt one of those musicians who can hardly be … read more »
He is one of Austria’s best-known jazz trombonists, pianists and composers. He also regularly conducts classical orchestras and writes pieces for them. Now CHRISTIAN MUTHSPIEL, born 1962 in Styria, has found a new challenge, namely a big band: the ORJAZZTRA VIENNA. Roland … read more »
Each year the International Jazzfestival Saalfelden shouts out loud for an annual gathering of music professionals and jazz lovers from all around the globe. This year the well established festival celebrates its 40th anniversary. The 40th International Jazzfestival Saalfelden is taking place … read more »
In recent years the changing landscape of Austrian jazz has been characterised by retirements and new arrivals. ‘Dynamic’ may well be the word that would best sum up the transformations and upheavals that have affected the Austrian jazz scene in recent years. … read more »
Christian Muthspiel has already involved Renaissance music in various projects on numerous occasions. In a quartet, together with trumpeter Matthieu Michel, vibraphone player Franck Tortiller and bassist Steve Swallow, the trombonist now takes on the work of the Renaissance composer John Dowland, … read more »
Christian Muthspiel is an artist of many faces. The gifted musician and composer easily copes with different stylistic contexts and is also truely skilled in the fine arts.