23.8.2016 Ottakringer Brauerei

Ottakringer Brauerei (Hefeboden)  20.00

This 35-year old tenor saxophonist broke through last year as one of the great discoveries of 2015. At one level, because of his superb debut album “The Epic“. At another level, because of his collaboration with Kendrick Lamar on Lamar’s hip-hop album “To Pimp A Butterfly“.

City Hall/Arkadenhof  20.30

Since their founding in 2004, Snarky Puppy has made a name for infusing new energy into the genre of jazz-funk fusion music. The group is led by bassist and composer Michael League, who has been recognized with a Grammy.
Marc Ribot (b. 1954) is a savvy guitar wizard who plays and combines jazz, son, soul and noise. Tom Waits is an admirer of his unconventional talents as is The Black Keys and Elvis Costello. He’ll be coming to this year’s Vienna Jazz Fest with his group Young Philadelphians.

Musikverein/Goldener Saal  19.45

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City Hall/Arkadenhof  20.30

George Clinton is not only a great eccentric but also the principal architect of P-Funk, a cocktail of funk, rock, and psychedelic sound effects. Jazz brass sounds meet bubbling polyrhythms accompanied by driving bass wrapped around melodic vocals.

Jazzland  21.00

Saxophonist and flutist Heinz von Hermann was born in Vienna in 1936. He studied clarinet under legendary Austrian jazzman Fatty George, and taught himself how to perform on other instruments. During a sterling career he has performed with, among others, greats such as Jimmy Woode, Uzi Förster, Peter Herbolzheimer, Lee Konitz and Donald Byrd.

City Hall/Arkadenhof  20.30

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Porgy & Bess  21.00

CD Presentation Chameleon Changes was founded in 2001 by Vienna-based composer Marcus Ratka, musical standouts such as saxophonist Herwig Gradischnig, pianist Oliver Kent and drummer Mario Gonzi reunited last year to record a new Chameleon Changes album.

Jazzland  21.00

Saxophonist and flutist Heinz von Hermann was born in Vienna in 1936. He studied clarinet under legendary Austrian jazzman Fatty George, and taught himself how to perform on other instruments. During a sterling career he has performed with, among others, greats such as Jimmy Woode, Uzi Förster, Peter Herbolzheimer, Lee Konitz and Donald Byrd.

Summerstage - admission free!  20.00

28-year old Kathi Kallauch inspires with a distinctive voice and a deeply authentic performance. She is currently working on her new album in Vienna and Hamburg.

7.7.2016 Porgy & Bess

Vienna State Opera  19.30

Pianist Ludovico Einaud, born in Turin in 1955, studied with the avant-garde composer Luciano Berio. Einaudi’s current album, “Elements” is an exploration of the phenomenon of melancholia.

Porgy & Bess  21.00

Piano genius Herbie Hancock encouraged Joey Alexander to pursue a jazz career after hearing him perform as an eight-year old at a UNESCO benefit. In May of last year, Joey Alexander, who is now 13 years old, presented his debut album called “My Favourite Things”.

Jazzland  21.00

Hungarian clarinet player and saxophonist Dave Lászlo Marsall has for several years been a mainstay of the Vienna swing scene. He is an outstanding sonic ambassador of both swing and Dixieland.

6.7.2016 Wiener Staatsoper

Porgy & Bess  21.00

Founded in 2012, Go-Go Penguin describe their sound as “acoustic electronica”. Much of their music was electronically conceived and then transferred into an acoustic sound. This British group has succeeded in creating a sound which is both exciting and unique.

Vienna State Opera  19.30

37-year old Jamie Cullum, catapulted himself into the hearts of jazz and pop fans with his 2003 album “Twentysomething”. He came to stay. One of the liveliest artists performing today, he is also a very sublime songwriter who can address life’s problems with timeless melodies.

Miles Smiles  20.30

After completing the classical studies in 1979 musician and composer Berndt Luef concentrated on the vibraphone and received his diploma in 1983. He lives as a freelance artist in Graz. He is a teacher of drums and percussion for many young talents and has been composing for several groups...

Jazzland  21.00

Hungarian clarinet player and saxophonist Dave Lászlo Marsall has for several years been a mainstay of the Vienna swing scene. He is an outstanding sonic ambassador of both swing and Dixieland.

Vienna State Opera  19.30

What a trio! Master pianist Brad Mehldau, funk-fusion giterrero John Scofield and drummer Mark Guiliana who also performed on David Bowie’s final album “Black Star”. These artists have now united their talents to create a sound which is both outstanding and unique.
Wolfgang Muthspiel has long been one of the world’s most interesting guitarists. And not by chance ECM released his last two albums. During his long career, he has worked with Brian Blade, Gary Burton, Bob Berg and Ralph Towner.

Porgy & Bess  21.00

21-year old Londoner Jacob Collier is considered by some to be a new jazz messiah. He sings like an angel and can beatbox like someone straight out of the `hood. He is also an ace on the keyboards and on vocals can sound like Singers Unlimited or the Swingle Singers.

Jazzland  21.00

Lori A. Williams, a native of Washington D.C., is a skillful jazz and R & B singer, her elastic voice can wrap itself around every kind of arrangement to evoke deep emotions from the audience.

Summerstage - admission free!  20.00

Amadeus winner Sabine Stieger was singer in the band Global Kryner for ten years. Her album „Sabinschky“ was released in 2015, in her bold arrangements you can hear influences of chanson, pop and folk.

Vienna State Opera  19.30

Singer and musician Beth Hart has one of the most charismatic voices in contemporary music. Her songs focus on the details of the dark side of life, but with the chance of walking through a door towards happiness.

Porgy & Bess  21.00

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Jazzland  21.00

Lori A. Williams, a native of Washington D.C., is a skillful jazz and R & B singer, her elastic voice can wrap itself around every kind of arrangement to evoke deep emotions from the audience.

2.7.2016 Wien Energie

Vienna State Opera  19.30

Cyndi Lauper is the embodiment of the eternal impish girl. Her trademark is her shrill and high-pitched voice, the key element why her sweet-sounding pop songs remain so popular. Meena Cryle sounds like a combination of Janis Joplin and Etta James. But beneath her raw sound, somewhere between soul and the blues, there lies a desire and commitment , a sadness and ecstasy.

Porgy & Bess  21.00

Juan García-Herreros is a Colombian born, world-renowned Electric Bass Player - one of the world's TOP 10 according to NY's Bass Musician Magazine.
The trio was founded by the leader pianist, Yusuke Kono, bassist Ryoichi Zakota and drummer Shinnosuke Kinoshita in December 2014. Their first album "For Woodsiders/Yusuke Kono Piano Trio" was released in Jan 2015.

Vienna State Opera  19.30

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Wien Energie  16.00

The acid-jazz/sweet-soul group Incognito is the brainchild of Jean-Paul “Buey“ Maunick, a guitarist and composer originally from Mauritius. Incognito’s sound is laid-back and relaxed but never indifferent. The acapella group Naturally 7 has won a wide following, especially in Europe, since the group was formed in 1999 in New York. Through acapella, they give a new spin to well-known hits. Over the years, the HPRC has progressed from straight-out mimicry to sublime interpretations of funk and soul. Their shows always take place on the “funky side of the road“ and have gained a wide following for their heated intensity.

Porgy & Bess  21.00

Touki was formed in Vienna by musicians from five countries and four continents and is dedicated to an exotic combination of jazz and West African sounds. This delicate brew has also been spiced with musical elements from Brazil, the Balkans and the Orient.

Reigen  20.30

The Trio Balkan Strings (Zoran Starcevic & his sons Nikola and Zeljko) is a family of guitarists from Belgrade. Their sound is original and unique instrumental music, a fusion of Balkan elements.

Jazzland  21.00

A native of Providence, Rhode Island where he was born in 1954, Scott Hamilton is one of the great modern swing artists, following in the footsteps of greats such as Ben Webster and Don Byas.

1.7.2016 Vienna State Opera

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Vienna State Opera  19.30

Burt Bacharach is among the greatest American composers of the 20th century. His catalogue includes classics such as „Close to You“, “The Look of Love“, and “Walk On By”. His career has been honoured with numerous prestigious awards, from the Grammy to the Polar Prize to the Gershwin Prize.

Porgy & Bess  21.00

In 2007 Nathaniel Facey (alto saxophone), Shaney Forbes (drums), Lewis Wright (vibraphone) and Tom Farmer (bass) came together to form the jazz quartet Empirical, which soon made a name for themselves on the British jazz scene.

Jazzland  21.00

A native of Providence, Rhode Island where he was born in 1954, Scott Hamilton is one of the great modern swing artists, following in the footsteps of greats such as Ben Webster and Don Byas.

Jazzland  21.00

A native of Providence, Rhode Island where he was born in 1954, Scott Hamilton is one of the great modern swing artists, following in the footsteps of greats such as Ben Webster and Don Byas.

Bank Austria Salon im Alten Rathaus  19.30

At Jazz Fest Wien the music from the album „Mondphasen“ – a collaboration between Michael Lagger’s Trio and author Clemens J. Setz – will be for the first time presented by an intimate line up with piano and bass.

Jazzland  21.00

A native of Providence, Rhode Island where he was born in 1954, Scott Hamilton is one of the great modern swing artists, following in the footsteps of greats such as Ben Webster and Don Byas.

Bank Austria Salon im Alten Rathaus  19.30

4 women – 4 celli, the viennese cello quartet presents a musical cocktail of original compositions, adaptions of Bach and free improvised jazz.

Jazzland  21.00

A native of Providence, Rhode Island where he was born in 1954, Scott Hamilton is one of the great modern swing artists, following in the footsteps of greats such as Ben Webster and Don Byas.

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We are glad to announce the dates for the traditional “Jazz-Matinees” on sundays (12 to 14.30) – admission free! 05.07. Vienna Jazz Serenaders 12.07. Riverside Stompers 19.07. Piccadilly Onions 26.07. Eddie’s Swing Cats 02.08. Hot Jazz Ambassadors 09.08. Red Hot Pods 16.08. Boogie Woogie Gang 30.08. Burgundy Street Jazzband 06.09. Original Storyville Jazzband

Monday’s Finest veredelt jeden Montag zum feinen Montag: Im WEIN&CO am Naschmarkt finden jeweils ab 19.00 feine Klänge und feine Weine zusammen. Eintrittfrei erleben Sie hier die „Hidden Stars“ Österreichs, entspannt und hautnah. März 2016 07.03. Finely Tuned-by Walter 14.03. SeBASStian Küberl Quartett 21.03. Brazilian Jazz Trio (Schwarz-Wesley-Pavia) April 2016 04.04. Flower 11.04. S.O.D.A 18.04. […]