These days, it’s impossible to imagine jazz in Austria without the JazzWerkstatt Wien. In point of fact, however, the artistic collective was founded twenty years ago, in 2004, by Daniel Riegler, Peter Rom, Clemens Salesny, Bernd Satzinger, Wolfgang Schiftner und Clemens Wenger, … read more »
Clemens Wenger
“We just play together because we like playing together” – MIRA LU KOVACS and CLEMENS WENGER
MIRA LU KOVACS (5K HD, My Ugly Clementine) and CLEMENS WENGER (5/8erl in Ehr’n, JazzWerkstatt Wien) have a long-standing friendship that by now extends far beyond the musical spectrum. Although they have been on stage together here and there, there was no … read more »
INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY: A LOOK AT THE AUSTRIAN JAZZ SCENE
It’s fair to say that the Austrian jazz scene has experienced a real upswing in recent years. At least, one can come to this conclusion when observing the increased international interest in jazz from Austria; and is true across all genres. Following … read more »
The parts of its sum – Jazz Festival Saalfelden 2021 Recap
INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL SAALFELDEN took place once again, for its 41st time at the end of August 2021. It was, as usual, a strong, long and explosive program. Therefore packing it into a collection of words won’t do it justice, however, there … read more »
NAPLES IS JAZZ – INTERVIEW WITH CLEMENS WENGER
Many people are familiar with CLEMENS WENGER as the pianist for 5/8ERL IN EHR‘N or as the driving force behind the Viennese JAZZWERKSTATT. His first solo album “Neapel” is an excellent example of what a talented composer he is as well. In … read more »
Jazz in Austria – A Melting Pot of Musical Diversity
This article is part of the brochure “Jazz in Austria”. The full brochure is available as a free PDF download at the end of this page. It is the vast musical diversity that distinguishes today’s Austrian jazz scene, providing acclaim and attention well beyond … read more »
Indulging in New Forms of Improvisation: Jazzwerkstatt Wien
A place to attempt new and unusual ideas, a platform for young and talented musicians who are no longer content with following old traditional paths but rather seek to break boundaries, a place liberated from any blinkered thinking in order to realize … read more »