Manu Mayr

Manu Mayr by Ingo Pertramer
Manu Mayr (c) Ingo Pertramer

BIOGRAPHY

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 of contemporary music creation. From the interpretation of new music to experimental electronics, improvisation and jazz to hip-hop and pop.

Performing at renowned festivals all over the globe in various contexts as co-leader, solo artist or sideman.

Manu Mayr is a founding member of 5K HD, Kompost 3, Gabbeh, schtum. He plays bass in bands like Synesthetic 4 and Studio Dan, and is also a guest musician at Klangforum Wien, Phace, Bit20 Ensemble Bergen, Nouvelle Ensemble Contemporain and many more.


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