The austrian guitarist is also the brother of the piano and trombone player christian muthspiel. He started playing the violin at six and began study of the guitar as a teenager. I read a lot of his things, but the most recent was a book of his complete short stories. Writing the next chapter in the holy book of the jewish people by. Wolfgang muthspiel born 2 march 1965, judenburg, austria is an austrian jazz guitarist and record label owner. Judenburg, austria wolfgang muthspiel is a jazz guitarist and composer. Muthspiel johnson blade real book stories 2001, cd.
The leader of the trio, wolfgang muthspiel, is a new name to me but what a very fine guitarist and composer and, as a fan of both acoustic and electric guitar playing, it is a real treat that he plays both on the album. Real book stories import wolfgang muthspiel format. I was drawn to wolfgang s crystal clear way of playing and the space he created for his ensembles. Find wolfgang muthspiel discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Modern compositions of todays composers, and a few originals from wolfgang muthspiel. Real book stories sound recording berklee college of music. Whats more, the musicians magazine elected him among the top ten guitarists in the world. Rising grace by wolfgang muthspiel 602547979629 cd. Earth mountain by chris may, published on september 30, 2008. Wolfgang muthspiel, marc johnson and brian blade tell stories taken from jazz bible, the real book, and prove to be remarkable storytellers. On the cover of this album you see a picture of new york taken from a less typical angle. Wolfgang muthspiel and his integration of classical music. Wolfgang muthspiel is one of the most influential guitarists of his generation, particularly for the contingent of players and listeners who inhabit the aesthetic zone between classical and jazz. I loved that album and played along with it quite often.
Since its foundation in 2001, quinton records has become internationally reknown for the musical excellence and pristine sound of every single recording released. In interviews tags nyc, wolfgang muthspiel interview. His ability to guide this band of allstars through fine compositions portrays his strengths as a leader. Are you guys drawing exclusively from the latest album real enemies. Martin schaberl writes the book on wolfgang muthspiel visit martins resources page after a relaxing, travelfree easter sunday, its time to get back on the transcriptions track with my favorite guitarist you might not have heard of, wolfgang muthspiel. Wolfgang muthspiel quintet op north sea jazz festival 2017 duration. Support the guardian available for everyone, funded by readers. My first wolfgang muthspiel album was real book stories with marc johnson and brian blade. Wolfgang muthspiel quintet where the river goes video duration. With wolfgang muthspiel and brian blade real book stories, quinton, 2001. Albums include travel guide, where the river goes, and rising grace. The first music he experienced was gospel and songs of praise at the zion baptist church where his father, brady l. Among wolfgang muthspiel s numerous awards are the hans koller prize for musician of the year and the award for european jazz musician of the year 2003. His personal history has prepared him for such a role.
Austrian guitarist wolfgang muthspiel first appeared on ecm in 20 via the album travel guide as. Born in austria to a musicloving household i was obsessed with the ecm. At home on ecm, wolfgang muthspiel finds his artistic. Wolfgang muthspiel born march 2, 1965 in judenburg, austria is an austrian guitarist and composer most associated with jazz and brother of the trombonist and pianist christian muthspiel.
Brian blade in aarhus, denmark 2017 blade was born and raised in shreveport, louisiana. Muthspiel comes to londons vortex on tuesday with the power trio that is featured on real book stories. Rnb was what really touched me in my teen years earth, wind and fire, stevie wonder. For me, it represents the beauty of a familiar place, looked from a different perspective. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. So nothing to get in the way of the music and what a beautiful album this is. Wolfgang muthspiel, guitars scott colley, double bass brian blade, drums. Danny seraphine talks about the beginnings of chicago, and the end, then how he finally emerged with a new band, california transit authority.
Explore releases from wolfgang muthspiel at discogs. Real book stories, an album by muthspiel johnson blade. He is the brother of musician christian muthspiel music career. For the record born marc alan johnson on october 21, 1953, in omaha, ne. Marc johnson one of my favorite bassists of all time. Wolfgang muthspiel born 2 march 1965 in judenburg, styria is an austrian guitarist and composer most associated with jazz and brother of the trombonist and pianist christian muthspiel. Muthspiel doesnt even try to showcase his considerable abilities as a guitarist, nor does he need to.
Real book stories by muthspiel johnson blade album. Rebekka bakken, vocals wolfgang muthspiel, guitars. Marz 1965 in judenburg, steiermark ist ein osterreichischer gitarrist. I was always drawn to his warm sound and fluid way of playing. When he was six, he began playing violin, and at fourteen he moved on to classical guitar. Whats missing is detailed discussion about chicagos. Guitarist news, new artists, guitarist biographies. The multifaceted 36yearold austrian guitarist puts his music where his mind is on three wildly different recent cds. On real book stories recorded more than a dozen years ago but showing how far muthspiel goes back with brian blade but on that occasion the trio completed by exbill evans and bass desires bassist marc johnson the process was involved with exploring a different part of the guitarists playing personality. Help us complete the wolfgang muthspiel discography. Muthspiel studied both classical and jazz guitar at the academy of music and performing arts in. Rising graces easy pace and close feel underscore the confidence these players have in one another.
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