Stefan Bauer

Matthew Halpin, Stefan Bauer, Matthias Akeo Nowak, Terry Clarke: Mosaic

by Pierre Giroux
October 5, 2024

Mosaic, a live recording from Dachtheater, Warendorf and Domicil Dortmund in Germany, captures the thrilling spontaneity of four master musicians coming together for the first time. They are Matthew Halpin on tenor saxophone, Stefan Bauer on vibraharp, Matthias Akeo Nowak on bass and Terry Clarke on drums. With two exceptions, all compositions were written by Bauer, and they unfold like conversations among strangers who, nonetheless, find a common universal language in jazz. The result is an interplay that is both ...

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 ...