After the organizers of the International Jazzfestival Saalfelden learned that COVID-19 restrictions pertaining to artistic and cultural events were easing up, they decided to show the world that the Saalfelden Jazz Festival is alive and well. Heralding optimism and confidence, the idea … read more »
As the bass player in KOMPOST 3 and 5K HD, MANU MAYR moves between jazz and pop. His solo works are dedicated to sound research, and this Viennese man’s versatility is very well illustrated by projects such as SCHTUM and GABBEH. In … 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 »
In two ways, the INT. JAZZFESTIVAL SAALFELDEN differs from the broad mass of festivals: The proportion of Austrian acts is traditionally high, and the courage for experimentation is traditionally a great one. This year the jazz festival turns 40. In a conversation … read more »
The 40th International Jazzfestival Saalfelden is taking place from August 22 to 25, 2019. Again, Austrian Music Export will invite jazz professionals and festival promoters from all over Europe to Saalfelden, turning the spotlight on the local jazz scene. On the occasion … 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 »
At the beginning of December 2018 the third edition of the KICK JAZZ festival took place in the renowned jazz club Porgy & Bess. On two evenings, young local musicians were not only offered a stage with international appeal as a venue, … read more »
In cooperation with the well established International Jazzfestival Saalfelden, Austrian Music Export will turn the spotlight on the local jazz scene and bring event organizers from all over Europe to the annual gathering in Saalfelden. From August 23rd to 26th 2018 international … read more »
The thing that sets the Austrian jazz scene apart these days, that for which it is known and valued even beyond it’s borders, is the immense musical diversity present here. Whether in the traditional formats, the large or small ensembles, the experimental … read more »
With his latest bandproject Douba Foli the Austria-based balafon player Mamadou Diabate (Burkina Faso) unites professional musicians from Austria and West Africa. The brothers Abdoulaye and Modibo Diabate (Mali) are members of the band. As well as Mamadou Diabate they come from the … read more »