It seems impossible that it’s been months since we were sweating at Popfest Wien or watching bands and discussing hot topics at Waves Vienna…but here we are: “daytime” consists of a period of twilight from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., after which … read more »
Peter Rom, guitar player, composer and co-founder of JazzWerkstatt Wien has been a creative cornerstone of many projects in and around the Jazz/Electronic and Improvised Music scene, being part of Ensembles like Synesthetic4, Rom Schaerer Eberle, Die Stottern und JazzWerkstatt Wien… His … 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 »
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 »
It was a summer full of music. Jabs in arms, outdoor gatherings, and a desperate thirst for music. This winning combination dragged many a person out of their hibernation (or quarantines) and out to shows, festivals and events. But alas, the official … read more »
Their first album brought with it the immediate snagging of the German Record Critics’ Award and, despite corona, even some concerts occurred. Emerging from the SYNESTHETIC OCTET founded by clarinetist VINCENT PONGRACZ, bassist MANUEL MAYR, drummer ANDREAS LETTNER, guitarist PETER ROM and … read more »
A decade is coming to an end. On this occasion we wanted to ask Austrian musicians, music managers, promoters and festival organizers about their personal highlights of the last ten years and also about how the overall conditions of their work have … read more »
In recent years the changing landscape of Austrian jazz has been characterised by retirements and new arrivals. ‘Dynamic’ may well be the word that would best sum up the transformations and upheavals that have affected the Austrian jazz scene in recent years. … read more »
A place to attempt new and unusual ideas, a platform for young and talented musicians who are no longer content with following old traditional paths but rather seek to break boundaries, a place liberated from any blinkered thinking in order to realize … read more »