Heinrich von Kalnein

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From his work with the prestigious Vienna Art orchestra, to heading his own groups, to managing his own label, Heinrich von Kalnein has amassed a wealth of experience that spans over three decades. As a saxophonist / flautist, he has earned much critical acclaim and respect as a high profile artist in Austria and throughout Europe. He performed all over Europe, North-, Central- and South America, Australia, Russia, India and Sri Lanka.

As an artist he is very much in demand, both as a soloist and ensemble member, appearing on over fourty recordings to date. His current artistic activities include his new trio “Kalnein / Lopez / Schwarz – Into The Now!”, his quintet “JBBG Smål – Gran Riserva” with long-time Jazz Bigband Graz partner trumpeter, vocalist Horst-Michael Schaffer as well as his collaboration with Brazilian guitarist Emiliano Sampaio and his “Meretrio”. He tours extensively Europe and mainly the German-speaking countries and has amassed a large fan base.

Since 2002 he is living in Graz, Austria and holds a position as a professor of saxophone and jazz flute at the renowned Jazz Institute of the University of Music Graz (KUG).
In 2012 he founded his own label NATANGO MUSIC.

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