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 multilayered music of Namby Pamby Boy has always been one of the things that sets this trio apart from the norm. Musical traditions hold no sway for these innovatively experimental free-thinkers. From their very beginning, Fabian Rucker (woodwinds), Philip Nykrin (Fender Rhodes) und … read more »
Philipp Nykrin, born 1984 in Salzburg into a family of musicians and music educators, has made his name in Austria as well as abroad. Even though, at a very young age, Nykrin started to play the violin and was classically trained, he … read more »
Getting out from behind a band and putting your own performance in the spotlight – that is exactly what Philipp Nykrin did with his most recent solo release “Songbook”. Philipp Nykrin has a reputation as one of the most varied and busy pianists … read more »
Young Jazz from Austria is in and seems to be on it’s way to greater things. At least, that is what it seems like after the success of the first edition of the KICK JAZZ festival in PORGY & BESS in Vienna. … read more »
December 2016 will see the premier of the KICK JAZZ festival in Porgy & Bess in Vienna. Focusing on the young Austrian jazz generation, the event will present six of the most sought after and successful bands of the Austrian jazz scene. … read more »
NAMBY PAMBY BOY’s self titled release is a work of music that has declared the search for their idiosyncratic sound as its leitmotif. A work that proves this trios reputation as one of the most interesting bands in Austria is still well … read more »
For four days this coming October, the international music industry will once again convene in the cities of Vienna and Bratislava to attend one of the world’s most cutting-edge industry get-togethers and networking events: the Waves Music Festival & Conference. The festival’s … read more »
Ramsch und Rosen, BartolomeyBittmann, Edi Nulz, Schallfeld, Kids n Cats – these are a few of the 25 young Austrians musicians and ensembles selected for the funding program NASOM – THE NEW AUSTRIAN SOUND OF MUSIC 2016/2017. Now in its 5th edition, this … read more »
Namby-Pamby Boy is a Vienna-based collective consisting of the three musicians Philip Nykrin, Andreas Lettner and Fabian Rucker. All three are part of a bustling group of young Austrian musicians, who have succeeded in establishing many thriving bands such as S.K. Invitational … read more »