Gerald Clayton Trio
09.07.2010 Porgy & Bess 21.00
Whether Boogaloo, Blue ballad or post-bop - Gerald Clayton knows how to put statements full of character. His dynamic sound stands out for the strong melody as well as the elaborate change of rythms.
Funk Off
Rathausplatz - admission free! 18.00
Funk Off is a very elastic and agile Italian brass band which has previously opened for James Brown and Maceo Parker. Led by saxophonist Dario Cecchini, these 15 musicians from Tuscany founded their group in 1998 and quickly established themselves on the festival circuit.
Muthspiel/Grigoryan/Towner | Manu Katché Third Round
08.07.2010 City Hall/Arkadenhof 19.30
For many years innovative guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel has been a prize-winning exponent of Austrian artistry. His latest project is a guitar trio with Slava Grigoryan and Ralph Tower. All three virtuosos share a background in classical music.
Outstanding drummer Manu Katché was born in 1958 in Saint-Maur-des-Fosses. Raised in Paris, he studied classical percussion. This Master of rythms with westafrican roots was spooted by Peter Gabriel.
Nikki Yanofsky
Rathausplatz - admission free! 18.00
Nikki Yanofsky is Canada’s latest musical wonder. This Montreal-born singer is just 16 years old, but has already worked with producer Tommy LiPuma, composer Marvin Hamlisch, and even with the Count Basie Orchestra and Herbie Hancock.
Allan Harris & Band
07.07.2010 Jazzland 21.00
Tickets available at Jazzland
July 04 to 07 – His velvety voice allows him to cruise easily through the world of standards. The elegantly intoning Harris already preformed with Wynton Marsalis, Jon Faddis, Michele Hendricks, Clark Terry and Claire Martin. Tony Bennett calls him his favorite singer...
Imelda May
Rathausplatz - admission free! 18.00
Dublin’s Imelda May is a unique sight to behold. Her music is a delicate mixture of Rockabilly, Jazz, and the Blues, a combination which has earned her international attention.
Allan Harris & Band
06.07.2010 Jazzland 21.00
Tickets available at Jazzland
July 04 to 07 – His velvety voice allows him to cruise easily through the world of standards. The elegantly intoning Harris already preformed with Wynton Marsalis, Jon Faddis, Michele Hendricks, Clark Terry and Claire Martin. Tony Bennett calls him his favorite singer...
Denise De Macedo
Rathausplatz - admission free! 18.00
Denise de Macedo sings Latino-Soul, Samba-Reggae, Bossa-nova and Funk. With her multi-facetted voice she brilliantly masters the challenges of the various music styles and song writers.
Portico Quartet
05.07.2010 Porgy & Bess 21.00
The Portico Quartet has settled in that area, which calls itself "leftfield" and refers to the experimental end of the music scene. Their first album "Knee Deep In The North Sea" was released in 2007, now the band with the thrillingly new sound presents the new album "Isla".
Allan Harris & Band
Jazzland 21.00
Tickets available at Jazzland
July 04 to 07 – His velvety voice allows him to cruise easily through the world of standards. The elegantly intoning Harris already preformed with Wynton Marsalis, Jon Faddis, Michele Hendricks, Clark Terry and Claire Martin. Tony Bennett calls him his favorite singer...
José James & Jef Neve – “For All We Know”
04.07.2010 Porgy & Bess 21.00
José James amazes audiences and critics alike with his mix of soul, hip hop and jazz. The collaboration with Jef Neve, one of the most budding European pianists, warrants an exciting evening.
Allan Harris & Band
Jazzland 21.00
Tickets available at Jazzland
July 04 to 07 – His velvety voice allows him to cruise easily through the world of standards. The elegantly intoning Harris already preformed with Wynton Marsalis, Jon Faddis, Michele Hendricks, Clark Terry and Claire Martin. Tony Bennett calls him his favorite singer...
Fernwärme Open Air: Al Jarreau | N’dambi | Dorretta Carter
03.07.2010 16.00
When Al Jarreau - one of the great stylists of jazz and R & B - enters the stage, the boundaries between verbal and instrumental expression are fading and the audience can experience how intensely burning improvisation can be.
N'dambi's solo debut was 1999 with "Little Lost Girls Blues". Her new album „Pink Elephant“ was produced by Leon Sylvers III, who already worked for The Whispers, Shalamar, Lakeside und Gladys Knight.
London born singer Doretta Carter lives in Austria for over 20 years. Audiences love her not only for the music, but also for her sense of humour and dazzling personaility.
Melody Gardot | Juliette Greco
01.07.2010 Vienna State Opera 19.30
Juliette Greco has over the years recorded over 50 albums of poetic and political chansons. For her new, sparsely-arranged album called "Je Me Souviens De Tout" Juliette Greco collaborated on her poetic texts with youngsters such as Oliva Ruiz and Christophe Miossec.
With a cool-yet-soulful voice Gardot entices the listener into a realm where time stands still and intense passions bloom. The singer also wrote almost all of the songs on her next release "My One and Only Thrill", a compilation reflecting her wisdom of how the world is.
Terez Montcalm & Band
30.06.2010 Porgy & Bess 21.00
The Canadian singer-songwriter describes herself as "a jazz singer with a very 'rock' attitude". Her repertoire consists of wonderful original compositions plus well-selected cover versions brought to new life by her smoky voice.