The goal of the trio otherMother is a rhythmic symbiosis of sound; their path to that goal is the fusion of acoustic and electronic sounds. Markus Deisenberger talks with Judith Schwarz, Jul Dillier and Arthur Fussy about the birth of the band, … read more »
The feel of the wind slapping you in the face…the smell of burnt chestnuts…feeling your “transition coat” gradually soak through because the fashion gods have dictated that, for some unfathomable reason, fall outerwear does not need to be waterproof: it’s November in … read more »
Believe it or not: December isn’t nearly as far off as you think it is. On the bright side, that means Kick Jazz is right around the corner! The annual showcase of local jazz talent at the Vienna institution Porgy & Bess … read more »
Raising the curtain once again on local jazz talent: KICK JAZZ will gather the most promising acts of the up-and-coming local jazz scene at PORGY & BESS on December 6 and 7, 2022. KICK JAZZ festival offers up-and-coming domestic jazz formations the … read more »
Two cellists playing folk music together sounds unusual, but comes quite naturally in Lofoten Cello Duo’s case. Their repertoire combines the diverse oral tradition of ethno music from around the world from time immemorial to the present. Carles Muñoz Camarero and Håvard … read more »
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 2021 edition of KICK JAZZ – the two-day festival organized by Austrian Music Export together with Porgy & Bess – was originally planned to take place live and in-person, bringing together local acts, fans and international promoters. However, as the well-known … read more »
The eleventh year of AUSTRIAN MUSIC EXPORT’S existence was, unsurprisingly, filled with special challenges. What began as a shock to the domestic and global systems in 2020, continued into 2021 as something like a pesty splinter in the foot, which still hasn’t … read more »
It’s curtain-up for Austria’s local jazz scene! Following five successful editions, the KICK JAZZ 2021 festival will gather the most promising local jazz formations on the main stage of PORGY & BESS on December 6-7, 2021 and show what the local music … read more »
The renowned KICK JAZZ FESTIVAL that is hosted in collaboration with Porgy & Bess took place in an altered form in late December of last year. That we are all looking forward to a future of live events is undeniable. However, the … read more »