With “Gris Gris” (Traumton Records) SHAKE STEW are releasing their third studio album and they will probably make quite some noise again. The Vienna-based septet with an unusual cast of two drummers (Nikolaus Dolp, Mathias Koch), two (double-)bassists (Lukas Kranzelbinder, Oliver Potratz) … 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 »
Before 2018 comes to an end, we would like to thank our partners and supporters in Austria and abroad as well as the amazingly talented artists for another year full of festivals, showcases, networking events and inspiring talks. Have a look at … read more »
Lukas Kranzelbinder, born in Klagenfurt in 1988, is a bassist living in Vienna. Despite his tender years, Kranzelbinder has already established himself as one of the most active and versatile bassists of the young Austrian music scene. His main band in recent years … read more »
Quite a few people view this troupe as one of the Austrian jazz bands of the moment. The reason for that is evident on their recently released second album. With “Rise And Rise Again” (Traumton Records) SHAKE STEW once again deliver a … read more »
Many will already be familiar with the young Austrian trio Mario Rom’s INTERZONE. Mario Rom (trumpet), Lukas Kranzelbinder (bass) und Herbert Pirker (drums) are a promising band on the young, wild, European jazz scene. Concert performances have already taken them around the globe to … read more »
Shake Stew has been hailed as Austria’s flagship jazz project, and not without reason. Bassist Lukas Kranzelbinder and his troupe, consisting of the top class musicians Mario Rom (trumpet), Johannes Schleiermacher (tenor saxophone), Astrid Wiesinger (alto saxophone), Oliver Potratz (bass), Niki Dolp and … read more »
Anyone who has had the opportunity to experience this band live, knows why it is there, where it stands, and that the international praise they have received is well earned. MARIO ROM’S INTERZONE has become one of the most important flagships of local … read more »
LUKAS KRANZELBINDER – one of the most active musicians in the Austrian jazz scene – has put together a real all-star band for his new project SHAKE STEW. A musical constellation that guarantees the special, the unusual, and the offbeat. And with the … read more »
The International Jazzfestival Saalfelden is known as a playground for free spirits and has been a fixture on the international jazz circuit for more than three decades. Each year at the end of August musicians from all over the world gather in the … read more »