INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL SAALFELDEN took place once again, for its 41st time at the end of August 2021. It was, as usual, a strong, long and explosive program. Therefore packing it into a collection of words won’t do it justice, however, there … read more »
CHRISTIAN REINER is this year’s Artist in Residence at the 41st INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL SAALFELDEN (August 16th-22nd, 2021). In light of this, Arianna Fleur spoke with CHRISTIAN REINER about his heavy metal days, his love for handicraft, the suffocation of expectation, who … read more »
RDEČA RAKETA, the “red rocket”, is a duo project by MAJA OSOJNIK and MATIJA SCHELLANDER. They have been broadcasting their sounds for over ten years – for film, dance and theater. The project has come home. It’s one that you have to … read more »
The INTERNATIONAL JAZZFESTIVAL SAALFELDEN is looking forward to welcoming audiences from August 16 to 22, 2021 to about 60 concerts featuring Anna Högberg, Angelika Niescier, the Kaja Draksler Octet, and Chuffdrone. Other highlights include artist-in-residence Christian Reiner performing five of his projects and … read more »
After the organizers of the International Jazzfestival Saalfelden learned that COVID-19 restrictions pertaining to artistic and cultural events were easing up, they decided to show the world that the Saalfelden Jazz Festival is alive and well. Heralding optimism and confidence, the idea … read more »
As the bass player in KOMPOST 3 and 5K HD, MANU MAYR moves between jazz and pop. His solo works are dedicated to sound research, and this Viennese man’s versatility is very well illustrated by projects such as SCHTUM and GABBEH. In … read more »
He is one of Austria’s best-known jazz trombonists, pianists and composers. He also regularly conducts classical orchestras and writes pieces for them. Now CHRISTIAN MUTHSPIEL, born 1962 in Styria, has found a new challenge, namely a big band: the ORJAZZTRA VIENNA. Roland … read more »
In two ways, the INT. JAZZFESTIVAL SAALFELDEN differs from the broad mass of festivals: The proportion of Austrian acts is traditionally high, and the courage for experimentation is traditionally a great one. This year the jazz festival turns 40. In a conversation … read more »
The 40th International Jazzfestival Saalfelden is taking place from August 22 to 25, 2019. Again, Austrian Music Export will invite jazz professionals and festival promoters from all over Europe to Saalfelden, turning the spotlight on the local jazz scene. On the occasion … read more »
Each year the International Jazzfestival Saalfelden shouts out loud for an annual gathering of music professionals and jazz lovers from all around the globe. This year the well established festival celebrates its 40th anniversary. The 40th International Jazzfestival Saalfelden is taking place … read more »
