To mark mica – music austria’s 30th anniversary, we asked 30 artists over 30 years of age how their music, perspectives, and the music industry at large have evolved (or not) over the years and through changing times. In a culture and … read more »
Judith Ferstl
International Jazz Day: Austrian Innovators
Let’s get one thing out of the way: this is not a best-of list. We’re not really into judging, it’s not the end of the year – and most of all, music is not a competition. That being said, April 30th is … read more »
“Pink, Green, and Remembering”: Merve
The ensemble MERVE is Barbara Maria Neu, Andrea Edlbauer, Stefanie Kropfreiter and Judith Ferstl. In addition to combining several musical genres, the quartet integrates literary texts into their works, resulting in a colorful and profound style. After their successful release party on … read more »
Austrian Music Highlights #21
How does that old song go? “I like New York in June / I like a Gershwin tune” …be that as it may, we’re more than happy to stick with Vienna and tunes from folks like Willi Landl, Ankathie Koi, and Zion … read more »
100 PERCENT: JUDITH FERSTL
In this series, mica – music austria and Austrian Music Export have collected the experiences and perspectives of women in the music business. No matter the categories, quotas or breakdowns, the goal is 100% of us working together in the struggle for … read more »
5 Million Pesos – June in October
5 MILLION PESOS is a monthly concert series presented by ORF RadioKulturhaus and the radio Ö1 jazz department. Every month, one up-and-coming jazz act is selected to be highlighted on air and live at the Vienna RadioCafe. June in October Lucia Leena – … 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 »
New Austrian Jazz Releases 1021
Check out some of the latest albums popping their musical buds out of the ever-fertile AUSTRIAN JAZZ soil. Whether the acts are new to you, or already on your list of faves, take a listen to some recent top-notch releases from the … read more »
Judith Ferstl
Judith Ferstl can currently be heard in many different formations (such as “Christian Muthspiel’s Orjazztra”, “Orwa Saleh Band” & “Gnigler”) in addition to her bands “June in October” and “chuffdrone”. Composition, improvisation, intricate rhythms, energetic passages and intimate soundscapes with room for … read more »
Breaking Out – Porgy & Bess director Christoph Huber on the international future of Austrian Jazz
Porgy & Bess is a household name in jazz, both in Europe and around the world. But what does that mean for the “home team”? What role does the club play for the next generation of Austrian jazz musicians, regionally and abroad? … read more »