“Neera” (Innova Recordings) is a fascinating musical journey into a distant world, undertaken by the two Iranian-born artists Sarvin Hazin and Kimia Hesabi on their debut album. It is a return to their Persian roots, which they translate into music in a … read more »
jazz/improvisation
Ö1 Jazz: “5 Million Pesos” – X!XU

“5 Million Pesos” is a monthly concert and radio broadcast series of young jazz in and from Austria – presented by Radiokulturhaus Vienna and the Ö1 jazz department. In June, Valentin Goidinger and his trio X!XU, will be guests in the concert series. X!XU The … read more »
Open call: Bucharest International JAZZ Competition 2026

OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS of all nationalities: 20th Bucharest International Jazz Competition 2026. 100% jazz & more: competition, concerts, jam sessions, workshops… Deadline to apply: 1st of March 2026 About: Dates: 3 – 11 July 2026 Open for: instrumentalists and vocalists of all … read more »
“Connections are made, but so are breaks.” – DRANK (Ingrid Schmoliner and Alex Kranabetter)
It’s one of those early spring days on which everything seems possible. We’re sitting in the garden at Café Rüdigerhof, the sun is blasting our faces, the coffee is getting warm instead of cold, and the conversation takes on depth more quickly … read more »
Studio Nord Bremen Durchstart-Scholarship: Apply now!
It’s well known that the world of jazz is far too male-dominated and therefore Studio Nord Bremen is awarding a scholarship this year to young female and non-binary jazz bands with the perfect start-up package! Deadline to apply is May 31, 2025. … read more »
Austrian Music Highlights: April 2025
As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers. Take a look at the happenings from, for, in and out of Austria, this month and next, in our latest edition of Music Highlights. Festivities Sodl is set to open Wiener Festwochen on … read more »
Ö1 Jazz: “5 Million Pesos” – Kenji Herbert Trio
“5 Million Pesos” is a monthly concert and radio broadcast series of young jazz in and from Austria – presented by Radiokulturhaus Vienna and the Ö1 jazz department. In May, the Kenji Herbert Trio graces the stage and airwaves. Concert: Friday | May 16, 2025 | … read more »
Apply to Play MENT LJUBLJANA 2026
MENT Ljubljana is inviting European bands, solo performers, live acts and DJs with concert experience and publicly accessible audio and video material to perform at its 12th edition (18-21 February 2026). Deadline to apply is August 14th 2025! about ment “MENT is … read more »
“A Million Forests of the Fall”: Interview with Kenji Herbert
With “A Million Forests of the Fall” (Unit Records), the Japanese-Austrian guitarist and composer Kenji Herbert, together with his two colleagues Vinicius Cajado and Lukas König, presents an album on which the subject of jazz is viewed from a truly different perspective. … read more »
5 Million Pesos: Victoria Kirilova Quartet
“5 Million Pesos” is a monthly concert and radio broadcast series of young jazz in and from Austria – presented by Radiokulturhaus Vienna and the Ö1 jazz department. In April, the young string master – Victoria Kirilova – presents the album debut “Roots & Skies” … read more »