JAZZTRIO.AT

The full power of music. The spirit and passion. An extraordinary connection between musical friends that speaks to, inspires, moves, and uplifts the listener. Three outstanding musicians with international renown. The new level of musical maturity and refinement.

Thomas Barth: An exceptional pianist and composer with an unusual precision and care in pitch selection, contributing to an innate sense of structure, order, and emotional development in his playing. He is known for his studio/live collaborations, including Beat4Feet, Stray Dog Music, Electric Diamond, Brand Nubian, Deodato (Vienna Jazz Festival 2002, State Opera), and his own projects in Vienna and New York.

Johannes Strasser: Double bassist, "The Sideman of the Year 2005." A versatile, subtle, and swinging accompanist and brilliant improviser, known for his work with Austrian and international jazz greats such as Fritz Pauer, with whom he has played in his trio for over 20 years, Vienna Art Orchestra, Lia Pale, Mathias Rüegg, Don Menza, Chico Freeman, Benny Golson, Art Farmer, and many others. As a sideman at club gigs and festivals, he has also performed with artists such as Harold Mabern, Eric Alexander, Bobby Shew, Lew Tabakin, Gene Harris, Chet Baker, Karl Ratzer, David Murray, John Coltrane, Jesse Davis, and others.

Wolfgang Wehner: His drumming generates undeniable energy with immense swing and dynamics. His professional engagements include, among others: Wolfgang Lindner Big Band, Vereinigte Bühnen Wien Orchestra, Elly Wright, Hannes Kottek Quintet, Harry Stoyka Quartet, Beat4Feet, and the drum chair in musicals such as: Chicago, Jesus Christ Superstar, Hair, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Jekyll & Hyde, Elizabeth, and more…