Austrian musicians have long been strong players on the international festival scene. From Jazz, new music and contemporary to electronic, dance and rock, it’s not too surprising to find some of Austria’s top musicians on the road. Whether a comfortable little get together … read more »
The country focus “Austria” of the 34th Südtirol Jazzfestival Alto Adige was not chosen at random: In times of demarcation between countries it is increasingly important to demonstrate the connection between cultures – including those of Austria and Italy. 33 musicians from … read more »
jazzahead!, Bremen/Germany April 23 – 26, 2015 For five days this coming April, the international Jazz music scene will once again convene in the German City of Bremen to attend the go-to networking event for the global jazz scene, jazzahead! 2015. The … read more »
This article is part of the brochure “Jazz in Austria”. The full brochure is available as a free PDF download at the end of this page. It is the vast musical diversity that distinguishes today’s Austrian jazz scene, providing acclaim and attention well beyond … read more »
jazzahead!, Bremen/Germany April 23 – 26, 2015 Each year the international jazz music fair and showcase festival jazzahead! offers a rich and diverse program that gives music agencies, labels, media representatives, producers and event organizers the opportunity to establish new contacts and expand … read more »
One thing is for sure: If you are looking for one of the busiest and most sought after musicians in the country, you will soon stumble upon the name David Helbock. The now Berlin-based pianist from Vorarlberg is not only constantly on … 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 »
David Helbock has always been a musician full of surprises. Never really set on only one direction, the native of Vorarlberg has always been a musical chameleon in terms of style and changes color depending on the environment. With his trio Random/Control, … read more »