Jazz Quotes #2
“Jazz stands for freedom. It’s supposed to be the voice of freedom: Get out there and improvise, and take chances, and don’t be a perfectionist – leave that to the classical musicians.” — Dave Brubeck
Photo shoot in New York City
On a recent trip to New York I met the talented photographer Mariana Meraz. She took some great pictures of me in the beautiful scenery of this city.
New Trumpet Music #5 – New York City
In 2003 Dave Douglas and Roy Campbell Jr. initiated the Festival Of New Trumpet Music (FONT) committed to the support of new music by a diverse community of trumpet and brass players, and the presentation of their work to the public. For the 13th edition of this festival I was in New York City myself and
New Trumpet Music #4
To find out about new records of well known artists is no big deal. But there is also really interesting music by younger and less known trumpet players. Here are three of them. Bounce Four friends of mine started this band a while ago. Now they released their second album called Altruistic Alchemy. Check out
Jazz Festival Willisau 2015
Do you want to discover new music? Come to the Jazz Festival Willisau – August 26 – 30, 2015. I’ve been there the first time when I was 17 and have been there every year ever since. A really special place for me. I have heard many great concerts and lots of new discoveries made me love the
Langnau Jazz Nights 2015
In exactly one week the 25th edition of the Langnau Jazz Nights will start. A really special festival I’ve been involved in for the past eleven years. Always a great opportunity to meet many musicians and to hear great music. Looking forward to hear The Bad Plus, Joshua Redman, Branford Marsalis, Scott Colley, Shane Endsley &
Jazz Quotes #1
“Jazz is an international language, youthful in spirit, progressive in outlook, conversant not only with the American jazz heritage but an array of folkloric traditions from around the globe.” — Dale Fitzgerald
New Trumpet Music #3
Avishai Cohen is one of the great trumpet players these days. He has released a fantastic trio record called “Dark Nights” with Omer Avital on bass and Nasheet Waits on drums. He is also playing on Mark Turner‘s record “Lathe of Heaven“. Both albums are definitely worth a listen! Dark Nights by Avishai Cohen