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Purple is the Color

INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY: A LOOK AT THE AUSTRIAN JAZZ SCENE

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 »

April 27, 2022
jazz/improvisation, news

Focus Acts 2022

Sophia Blenda Press pic by Michael Wuermerby

Since 2015, selected FOCUS ACTS have been supported with annual tour subsidies. The sizeable endowment is intended to enable local acts to accept more concert invitations from abroad, and thereby strengthen the presence of Austrian musicians on the international stage. The FOCUS … read more »

April 4, 2022
contemporary music, hip hop/rap, jazz/improvisation, news, pop/rock/electronic, world music

JAZZY ALPINE SOUNDS CAPPED IT ALL OFF: MÜNSTERLAND FESTIVAL PART 11

MÜNSTERLAND FESTIVAL Part 11 took place from October 8th to November 6th, 2021. With Austria as its guest country, the program was titled, “Alpine Sounds without Altitude,” and boasted a lineup full of stellar Austrian acts. The festival has painted a retrospective … read more »

November 17, 2021
contemporary music, festivals, jazz/improvisation, pop/rock/electronic, world music

MÜNSTERLAND FESTIVAL 2021 – Guest Country: AUSTRIA

The MÜNSTERLAND FESTIVAL presents music and art at great venues in the Münsterland region every two years, bringing us up to fall 2021. This year has a special guest: AUSTRIA. Lively, versatile, exciting: this is what the program of the Münsterland Festival, … read more »

September 28, 2021
classical music, festivals, jazz/improvisation, news, pop/rock/electronic, world music

The CENTRAL EUROPEAN JAZZ SHOWCASE Premiere – Czech/Austrian Spotlight

Photo of Purple is the Color by Georg Buxhofer

On June 28th and 29th, the first Czech-Austrian showcase festival, CENTRAL EUROPEAN JAZZ SHOWCASE, will take place at the Goose on a String Theater in Brno. The festival is organized by JAZZFEST BRNO and JAZZWERKSTATT POYSDORF. The Central European Jazz Showcase (CEJS) … read more »

June 22, 2021
festivals, jazz/improvisation

Breaking Out – Porgy & Bess director Christoph Huber on the international future of Austrian Jazz

Porgy & Bess is a household name in jazz, both in Europe and around the world. But what does that mean for the “home team”? What role does the club play for the next generation of Austrian jazz musicians, regionally and abroad? … read more »

March 16, 2021
jazz/improvisation, news, portraits/interviews

NASOM 2020/2021 LIVE PLAYLISTS – A Vibrant Selection of Live Performances

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In the flood of live streams and digital musical offerings, we still often miss the ‘real’ thing; the atmosphere of a live musical exchange and experience – but help is here! Until we are able to go out and enjoy concerts and … read more »

June 24, 2020
classical music, contemporary music, news, pop/rock/electronic, world music

“I CAN FEEL PEACE AND QUIET EVEN DURING THE RUSHOUR AT WIEN MITTE” – SIMON RAAB (PURPLE IS THE COLOR)

Purple is the Color (c) Georg Buxhofer

An album, in which jazz is brought to life in its epic format. After the highly praised debut album “Unmasked”, the Austrian-Czech quartet PURPLE IS THE COLOR now presents its second album “Epic” (Session Work Records). The band around the exceptional pianist … read more »

May 5, 2020
jazz/improvisation, news, portraits/interviews

AUSTRIAN MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS #4

Since the Covid-19 crisis has forced international festivals to either postpone or cancel their 2020 edition, and clubs have had to shut down throughout Europe – and will not be authorized to re-open in Austria before the end of August at the … read more »

April 23, 2020
jazz/improvisation, labels, news, pop/rock/electronic, releases

AUSTRIAN MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS #2

In our new monthly column “Austrian Music Highlights” we are offering the latest news at a glance. Find out about exciting new releases, the most interesting live tours & festivals, about award winners and nominees and business news. Listen to selections from this … read more »

February 18, 2020
contemporary music, festivals, german lyrics, news, pop/rock/electronic, world music
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