After more than two years of writing, rehearsing, recording and post-production, I'm very happy to announce that my new large ensemble album, PEOPLE. PLACES., is finally finished and entering its release phase.

The album features seven original compositions and one arrangement of an Argentinian folk tune, inspired by the people and places that have shaped both my personal journey and my artistic development over the past years.

This project would not have been possible without the incredible support of everyone who contributed to the crowdfunding campaign, as well as the generous institutional support of Land Steiermark, Stadt Graz, SKE Fonds, Hinker Fonds der Gesellschaft der Freunde der KUG, and OH-KUG. My sincere thanks go to all of them for helping bring this music to life.
 

The album is now available for pre-order, with two singles leading up to the official release:

• July 24 – GRAZ
• August 7 – Zamba del Chaguanco

PEOPLE. PLACES. will be officially released on August 21, 2025.

More music, videos and behind-the-scenes content will be shared over the coming weeks. I'm looking forward to finally sharing this project with all of you.
 

After a very intense April — concerts, Jazzahead, traveling, and many beautiful moments on the road — May became a quieter month.

Less performing, more writing.
A lot of time spent working on new music, ideas, and everything surrounding PEOPLE. PLACES, the new album coming out this August.

This month also marked the end of the crowdfunding campaign for the record, which was an incredible experience from beginning to end. I’m deeply grateful for all the support, messages, and trust the project received along the way.

And somewhere in between all of that: some much needed quality time with my Fio and Simon ❤️

More soon.

Last week felt like a small journey.

Three nights, three cities — each one with its own energy.
Vienna (ZWE) — first time with my band in Vienna, full house and playing after long time with Sebas and Miloš.
Graz (Orpheum) — opening for Jazzwerkstatt, great stage even better energy.
Ljubljana (Prulček) — first time in Slovenia, good end of the week and some kilometers with the guys.

In between, a short stop in Bremen for Jazzahead — many conversations, new connections, good momentum.

Still carrying all of it and looking forward for some more concerts with my 4tet in the 2nd half of the year.

You can check some pictures in my Instagram post

(Picture by Kuro Simon)

Today I launched the crowdfunding campaign for my upcoming album "PEOPLE. PLACES.", which we recorded last year with my 11-piece band and a special guest appearance by Klaus Gesing.

The idea behind the campaign is to cover the final production costs (mastering, manufacturing, promotion), as well as to serve as a sort of pre-sale for the album.

But the campaign rewards are varied: CDs, lessons, private concerts, and a few other surprises!

I highly recommend you check out the Kickstarter page!

Back in Vienna after a little over two months in Buenos Aires. I’m so happy to have escaped the harsh winter, to have spent time with friends and family after more than a year, and above all, I’m thrilled to have shared music again with old and new friends and fellow musicians.

There were four concerts, each at a different venue and each with its own unique atmosphere.
New quartet, with Lucas Goicoechea, Juan Bayón, and Bruno Varela, and we were lucky enough to have the great Heinrich von Kalnein as a special guest at the concert in Prez. I’m really looking forward to bringing this quartet to Europe, and I’m already working on it.

And as a bonus, a fantastic concert at the Bebop Club with the good old 11-piece band and special guest Laura Iaies, singing an arrangement of “Adela en el Carrousel” (Charly Garcia) that I wrote especially for this concert.

You can check some impressions of this tour in my Instagram post.

I am very happy to be spending the summer in Argentina (European winter) after a couple of years, and above all to have the opportunity to play much more than on other trips.

I will be playing again with my 11-piece band, performing some of the music we recorded on the album due out at the end of 2026, as well as some new arrangements, but also presenting a new quartet, playing a mix of new unreleased songs and some old hits.

If you are in Buenos Aires or the surrounding area, it would be great to see you at one of the shows. The dates and links for tickets are on the shows page.

On October 6th I returned to the stage with my quartet after a brief hiatus due to becoming a father.
On one hand, I felt the joy of being invited to perform at the 20th anniversary of the legendary Blue Monday series at Theater im Keller in Zeltweg, Austria. Many colleagues, mentors, and even some of my musical heroes have played on that stage, so it was an honor to be part of such a special occasion.

On the other hand, I faced the challenge of presenting a new group. Performing with new musicians is always an adventure—especially when you’re the one “leading” the band. But the reward is hearing how others bring fresh ideas to my music. This concert was no exception: Nikolaus Holler on alto sax, Jakob Gönitzer on double bass, and Gaj Bostič on drums brought a great deal of talent and freshness to my compositions.

We played to a full house, which added an incredible sense of energy. At the end of the set, the audience asked for an encore, so I brought back an old bolero-style arrangement of the standard Alone Together. The link is below—hope you enjoy it!

 

After an intense summer on a personal level, with the great challenge of becoming a father, I am slowly getting back to my usual routine.

This coming Monday, 6 October, I will be premiering a new quartet featuring Nikolaus Höller on saxophones, Jakob Gönitzer on double bass and Gaj Bostič on drums.

We will be playing my music, performing for the first time in the city of Zeltweg, as part of the legendary Blue Monday concert series.

All the information is on the flyer or in the concerts section. If you are in the area, please feel free to come along!

 

As many of you maybe know, in the last time I start receiving works in commision for composing and/or arranging for several Big Bands.

In the last couple months I was lucky to conduct in April the KUG Jazz Orchestra (Graz, Austria) playing an arrangement of my original composition “GRAZ”, and then again arranging an original by singer Lilli Kornhuber, “CREEPIN”, for the same Orchestra. I will try to post some videos of both concerts in the coming months.

On next sunday 31.8 the RADLJE Big Band (Slovenia), conducted by the great and young rising star Jordi Roviró will play an arrangement of the Bossa classic “Chega de Saudade”, I wrote specially for this time, which will feature the amazing Eva Moreno.

If you´re around, don´t hesitate coming to the concert, it´s gonna be a latin blast. Hope also to post soon some videos of that performing.

By questions or thoughts regarding my works as arranger/composer, don´t hesitate writing through my contact form.