Jazz Articles about Stefan Bauer

Stefan Bauer: Silent Witness

by Glenn Astarita
February 1, 1999

Vibraphonist and multi-instrumentalist Stefan Bauer owns an impressive and diverse resume, especially at the educational level. Born in Germany, Bauer has also taken up residency in Canada.

Bauer possesses a smooth touch while displaying compelling doses of lyricism, sure-handed control and technique. Most of all, Bauer flaunts his well-schooled approach and challenges the listener with inventive compositions and rhythmic structures. Bauer dabbles with midi-controllers and programmed percussion; yet, doesn’t abuse digital electronics within the scope of his pieces. This old ...