With “free fall a cappella” (Session Work Records; May 16), the vocal quartet HALS presented its debut album—a fascinating interplay of precise technique and free improvisation. Anna Anderluh, Amina Bouroyen, Anna László, and Verena Loipetsberger weave complex compositions with spontaneous sound experiments. … 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 »
The Klagenfurt-born singer, composer, performer and musician ANNA ANDERLUH moves skillfully between jazz and literature, music theater and performance, experimental and new music. A large part takes place in the improvised realm, also the unfinished is included. As a performer she is … read more »
CHRISTOPH PEPE AUER took some time for his new album – seven years have passed since his last solo output. Apart from being involved in various projects and playing a lot of live concerts, working as the boss of the record label Session … read more »
Christoph Pepe Auer is known as a musician who likes to take risks. Not only musically. Disappointed by the insufficient and unsatisfactory label landscape in the area of creative, contemporary jazz and improvised music, the bass clarinetist took the matter into his … read more »
Christoph Pepe Auer is known as a musician who likes to take risks. Not only musically. Disappointed by the insufficient and unsatisfactory label landscape in the area of creative, contemporary jazz and improvised music, the bass clarinetist took the matter into his … read more »