Jazz Articles about Florian Arbenz

About Florian Arbenz

Instrument: Drums

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Arbenz X Vistel / Moutin: Conversation #4 (Vulcanized)

by Mark Corroto
February 28, 2022

Prompted by the pandemic, drummer and percussionist Florian Arbenz has set out to document 12 Conversations with musicians invited into his Basel, Switzerland recording studio. Conversation #1: Condensed was a trio with Brazilian guitarist Nelson Veras and American trumpeter Hermon Mehari. Conversation #2 & #3 found Arbenz with British vibraphonist Jim Hart and Swiss bassist Jim Hart. Here we have the drummer teaming up with French bassist François Moutin and Cuban also saxophonist Maikel Vistel, who collaborates with the drummer ...

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Arbenz, Mehari, Veras: Conversation #1: Condensed

by Kyle Simpler
May 18, 2021

One of the most appealing aspects in jazz is the interplay among musicians in a group. There is usually a continuous musical conversation occurring during any given session, which adds an element of spontaneity. Swiss drummer Florian Arbenz is concentrating on this concept of conversation in his upcoming releases, beginning with Conversation #1: Condensed. Arbenz has established himself as one of the foremost drummers in Europe. He has recorded and performed with numerous artists during his career, including ...