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 »
Manu Mayr is a Vienna-born bass player, composer & producer. The exploration and connection of the most diverse sound worlds and their sociotopes can be described as the core of his creative work. In doing so, he deals with the numerous currents … read more »
Hello, autumn. Hello, releases. Hello, concerts. Hello, corona? Is this potentially (hopefully) the farewell tour? Oh well, there is still lots of hot ‘n’ fresh music flowing all around us, and we can still catch it in live concerts, on albums and … read more »
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 »
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 »
It may have been the best PRIMAVERA SOUND ever, 5K HD have contributed to that. Stefan Niederwieser takes a look back at Primavera Sound 2019 and the Austrian supergroup 5K HD performing at the unique festival. colorful facets of the whole world There … read more »
In June 2019 the Ljubljana Jazz Festival is celebrating its 60th anniversary! From Austria, MANU MAYR, SYNESTHETIC 4, HOFMANINGER & SCHWARZ, and CHRISTOF KURZMANN will perform at one of the oldest continuous jazz festivals in Europe. The 60th Ljubljana Jazz Festival will take … 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 »
In cooperation with the internationally established 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. With artists such as Gerald Preinfalk, 5K HD, … read more »