From June 3-6, 2022, the MOERS FESTIVAL takes place for the 51st time! Once again, it has created an avant-garde, powerful and empowering program! Among the artists is the 16-person ensemble, the VIENNA IMPROVISERS ORCHESTRA (VIO), performing on June 5th. Moers Festival … read more »
It’s fair to say that the Austrian jazz scene has experienced a real upswing in recent years. At least, one can come to this conclusion when observing the increased international interest in jazz from Austria; and is true across all genres. Following … read more »
In October 2021, CATALYTIC SOUND FESTIVAL will take place every weekend of the month, worldwide – each one focusing on its own scene. The mini-festivals can be experienced both live in the respective cities and via stream. A Catalytic Sound Festival will … read more »
A project looking for cultural dialogue through music by bringing together musicians from different countries. Bass clarinetist and saxophonist LISA HOFMANINGER and percussionist JUDITH SCHWARZ are embarking on an exciting journey in their duo SOUND COLLECTOR, which will take them – currently, … read more »
Born in Vöcklabruck, Austria, in 1991, Lisa Hofmaninger is an acclaimed jazz musician, composer, and educator who has established herself as a dynamic and innovative artist in the world of jazz and improvised music. Known for her work on the soprano saxophone … read more »
From November 15 to 24, 2019, the 16th JAZZTOPAD FESTIVAL will take place in Wroclaw, Poland. At the Austrian Day on November 20, Jazztopad Festival introduces two exceptional Austrian jazz formations: CHUFFDRONE and SHAKE STEW. Jazztopad Festival 2019 is organized by the … read more »
DUO HOFMANINGER/SCHWARZ is a jazz duo that takes a completely different musical route and dares to experiment. Having already worked together several times in the past years, Lisa Hofmaninger (soprano saxophone, bass clarinet) and Judith Schwarz (drums) have now joined forces for … read more »
In June 2019 the Ljubljana Jazz Festival is celebrating its 60th anniversary! From Austria, MANU MAYR, SYNESTHETIC 4, HOFMANINGER & SCHWARZ, and CHRISTOF KURZMANN will perform at one of the oldest continuous jazz festivals in Europe. The 60th Ljubljana Jazz Festival will take … read more »
On their debut album “Mingus without bass, Monk without hat” (Alessa Records) FIRST GIG NEVER HAPPENED present contemporary, modern interpretations of works by the two jazz grandmasters THELONIOUS MONK and CHARLES MINGUS. The convictions of these are upheld and the “true spirit” … read more »