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!