saxophonist, composer
Born on Jan. 17.1964 in Salzburg, Austria. Willing to relocate.
Substantial contributed to the building up of the „Jazzclub Life".
Musical Education:
Master of music degree in jazz performance and studio writing from the University
of Miami.
Bachelor of Music degree in jazz performance from the Manhattan School of Music in New
York
Studies at the „Hochschule für Musik" in Vienna, Austria, classical saxophone
(2 years).
Studies at the „Hochschule Mozarteum" in Salzburg, Austria, classical violin (2
years).
Studies at the „Musikschulwerk" in Salzburg, Austria, classical violin (6
years).
Grants and Awards
1994-96: Full tuition and teaching assistant stipend from the University of Miami
for graduate studies (Master of Music degree).
1992-94: Full tuition stipend from the Austrian Cultural Ministry for undergraduate
studies at the Manhattan School of Music in New York (Bachelor of Music degree).
Most Outstanding Overall Performance Award from the 1995 Collegiate Jazz Festival in
Mobile, Alabama.
Teaching Experience
Aug. 1994 - Mai 1996: Teaching Assistant position at the University of Miami jazz
program, teachin saxophone, flute, clarinet, theory and improvisation, coaching jazz
ensembles and a saxophone quartet (classical and jazz)
Aug. 1995, 1996:
Faculty mmembers at the international clinics in Tyrol, Austria, teaching saxophone,
improvisation, theory, composition and arranging.
Other faculty: Kenny Werner, Mike Holober, David Gilmore, John Clarke, Franz Hackl, Jamey
Haddadd, Rodney Holmes.
July 1994
Manager and faculty member at the „International Workshop for Jazz and Classical
Music" in Frankenmarkt, Austria.
Other faculty: David Taylor (bass trombone), Frank Hackl (trumpet)
1984-1985: Saxophone teacher at the „Musikschulwerk" in Salzburg, Austria.
1984-present: Private studio teaching.
Performance
As a project leader:
„Gottfried Stoger - Kenny Warner project" with Kenny Warner, Jeff Andrews, Ryan
Kysor, Jojo Meiyer, Andy Mc Kee, Bob Moses, BennyPerovsky (all NYC). Original music in the
context of modal contemporary jazz. Concerts at various jazz festivals in Europe and at
clubs in the New York metropolitan area.
„Dream Hunter" with Erol Rackipov (Bulgaria), Diego Schissi (Argentine), Bill
Pace, Mathew Hankle, Jason Carder (U.S.A.) All original music based on folk musics from
Austria, Bulgaria and Argentine.
Co-founder of A N Y (Austria-New York art project), with Peter Herbert and Franz Hackl.
ANY functions as a cultural platform for artists from Austria and the New York
metropolitan area. Some artists: Wolfgang Muthspiel, Harry Sokal, Jamey Haddad, Peter
Madsen, John Clarke, David Taylor, Jim Black. Concerts at music festivals in Europe, at
clubs in New York City. June 1995: Concert at the Lincoln Center of thPerforming Arts,
„Merkin Hall" New York.
As a project member:
„ITSLYF" with Paul Zauner, Franz Hackl, Kenny Davis, David Gilmore,
Gene Jackson.
Concert tours in Austria, Germany, Poland, Denmark, Slovakia, Indonesia, Brasil and the
U.S.
„Mental Groove" composers project, with Raul Muriciano, Vance Moulton (Miami)
and Brian Mills (Toronto). Concerts in Miami. April 1996: „MASS" - multi media
production with „tiger tail productions".
Other performances include appearances with such well-known artists of the international
jazz scene as: Joe Zawinul, David Liebman, Toots Thielemans, Harry Sokal, Maria Schneider,
Jim Mc Neily, G. Mulligan, David Taylor, Toninio Horta, Joe Henderson,
Allan Praskin.
Orchestral performance:
1994-96:Performance with the „New World Symphony Orchestra" under the direction
of Michael Tilson Thomas, Concerts in Miami and at Alice Tully Hall in New York.
1995/96: Member of the University of Miami concert jazz band under the direction of
Whitney Sidner.
1994: Member of the Manhattan school of Music concert jazz band under the direction of
Richard Lowenthal.
1987-90:Contract with the „Orchestra of the United Stages" in Vienna, Austria,
performing film music, concerts with featured soloists, and musicals („Cats",
„Les Miserables", „42nd street", „A Chorus Line").
Recordings, Radio and Television Appearances:
CD’s:
DREAMHUNTER: „Pictures from a train window" (independent)
ITSLYF: „Hep Caolin" (Pao/Polygram)
MENTAL GROOVE: „Thrice in a blue moon" (independent)
Obsession: „Tic Tac Toe" (Hoernix Records, LC 6181)
ALBERT KREUTZER BIG BAND: „Wuziprak" (Hoernix Records, LC 6181)
May 1996: Interviev and featured presentation at the radio station WLRN in Miami, with
radio associate producer and music coordinator Edward Bell (tape is available).
May 1995: Live radio concert with the ANY Art Project at the ORF (Austrian Broadcasting)
studio in Innsbruck, Austria.
June 1994: Interview and featured presentation at the Columbia University Radio Station in
New York.
1990: ORF (Austrian Broadcasting) television concert with guest soloist Toots Thielmans in
Vienna, Austria.
1989: ORF television concert wizh Joe Zawinul at the „Anton Bruckner Concert
Hall" in Linz, Austria.
(Text: Gottfried Stöger)
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