Saxofour

Mon 27.06. at 21.00

This powerful all-star formation of saxophonists Wolfgang Puschnig, Klaus Dickbauer, Florian Bramböck, and Christian Maurer pumps out hard grooves with intense energy. Their motto: no danger, no art. The group has entertained audiences either on their own, or in collaboration with artists such as Maria Joao.

Ben Sidran Quartet

Tue 28.06. at 21.00

Ben Sidran is the singer/songwriter and pianist known for his soft beats and breathy style. He is one of the great communicators of jazz with his multiple roles as musician, TV presenter, writer, and journalist. His book “Black Talk” was a bestseller. His latest release is “Dylan Different”.

Marilyn Mazur’s Celestial Circle feat. John Taylor

Thu 30.06. at 21.00

Mariyln Mazur is a New York-born Danish percussionist. She began her career as an autodictat. In 1985, she joined the band of Miles Davis. She later worked with Gil Evans, Wayne Shorter, and Jan Garbarek. Mazur, who now leads four different ensembles, proves to be a subtle master of rhythm in every setting.

Under Western Skies

Fri 01.07. at 21.00

This group’s music swings both “country” and “western”, without sounding like what most people associate with the term “country & western”. Landscapes and western films served as the basis behind the project Under Western Skies.

Rypdal/Mikkelborg/Rypdal

Mon 04.07. at 21.00

Norwegian guitarist Terje Rypdal has been inspired by the likes of his teacher George Russell, John Coltrane, Krysztof Penderecki and György Ligeti. His Vienna concert will feature trumpeter Palle Mikkelborg and his son Marius Rypdal, whose laptop electronics will lend the concert a very special accent.

Wolfgang Muthspiel/Aydin Esen

Tue 05.07. at 21.00

Guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel and pianist Aydin Esen have similar backgrounds. Both are Europeans who studied in the United States. With their joint project “Dream Cycle” they attempt to sort out both their musical similarities and differences. In doing so thy transcend the borders of the genre.

Zawinul Music Days: The Syndicate | radio.string.quartet.vienna

Wed 06.07. at 21.00

Now is the time to pay homage to the great Joe Zawinul. The radio.string.quartet.vienna will do so on this evening with select works. Also appearing will be The Syndicate, Zawinul’s last band which so powerfully embodies his spirit of world music, funk and jazz.

Tia Fuller & Band

Thu 07.07. at 21.00

Tia Fuller has two musical jobs: she plays saxophone in Beyonce’s band, and she leads her own creative jazz quartet. She has also peformed with masters such as Ray Charles, Jon Faddis, and Nancy Wilson. She has also recorded three albums, the most recent being 2010’s “Decisive Steps”.

CANCELLED: Lee Konitz New Quartet

Sat 09.07. at 21.00

Lee Konitz suffered a heart attack last week in Sidney. He has meanwhile left intensive care, but is still in hospital. His doctors have strongly recommended against any travel for all of July, so we are very sorry having to announce the cancellation of his appearance at Jazz Fest Wien.

Mike Stern

Mon 11.07. at 21.00

Stern is at home musically be it funk, chamber music jazz, rock, funk or simple straight-ahead jazz. Over the years he has played with Blood, Sweat & Tears, Billy Cobham, Jaco Pastorius and saxophone aces Michael Brecker and Joe Henderson.

Soulbop Special Edition feat. Randy Brecker, Bill Evans + Medeski, Martin & Wood

Tue 12.07. at 21.00

Creatively driven by Randy Brecker and Bill Evans Soulbop returns in July of for a one-time, very special collaboration with the musical prowess, fluidity and groove of Medeski, Martin & Wood. This unparalleled, groovy partnership will have you snapping your fingers and dancing on your feet; don’t miss out!

Great Voices of Harlem feat. Donald Smith, Gregory Porter, Mansur Scott & Paul Zauner’s Blue Brass

Thu 14.07. at 21.00

Three distinct geniuses of Jazz – Donald Smith, Gregory Porter, Mansur Scott – form a legend of its own with this special vocal collaboration supported by their beloved white friend and trombonist Paul Zauner and his voluminous, breath-taking Blue Brass band.