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Composer / Saxophonist Lukas Gabric Releases New Album 'Moving On'—Out Now!

Source: Lukas Gabric
February 22, 2024

The Austrian tenor saxophonist and composer Lukas Gabric is releasing his new album Moving On, serving as a poignant reminder to persist amidst life's challenges. The album presents a collection of original compositions that blend emotional depth, virtuosity, and versatility. Moving On is also an impressive musical journey through personal experiences, global influences, and jazz traditions. The CD's liner notes provide insights into the background of each piece on Moving On. The title track reflects the optimism, energy, and momentum ...

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Contest

Enter the Carinthian International Jazz Award Saxophone Competition - Application Deadline: June 20, 2022

Source: Lukas Gabric
June 2, 2022

The Carinthian International Jazz Award (CIJA) is a jazz saxophone competition that is held annually in the south of Austria. We aim to culturally vitalize and diversify the region. In addition, we hope to create much needed performance and career opportunities for young deserving jazz musicians. We accept applicants from every country around the globe. For information on how to enter and our application guidelines, visit our website. Application Deadline: June 20, 2022 Finalists Announced: July 4, 2022 Prizes ...

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Austrian Saxophonist Lukas Gabric Releases 'Double Standard'

Source: Lukas Gabric
May 18, 2022

Austrian tenor saxophonist, composer, and musicologist Dr. Lukas Gabric (1987) is hailed by Thomas Gansch and Joel Frahm as a “master musician” with “breathtaking tenor virtuosity” and already made a mark on the international jazz scene. His performance and pedagogical activities have taken him to the USA, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Hungary, Spain, Slovenia, China, South Korea, Mongolia, and Brazil. Throughout his formative years, Dr. Gabric was selected as a member of the European Generations Unit at the biannual Festival in ...

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Juilliard Faculty Lukas Gabric Releases New Album "Labor Of Love - With Strings" - Available Now

Source: Lukas Gabric
April 2, 2019

Saxophonist and Juilliard Faculty Lukas Gabric announces the release of his new album Labor of Love: Lukas Gabric with Strings on Alessa Records. Liner Notes for Labor of Love When Lukas Gabric asked me to write a bit about this excellent new recording, I knew it would be a pleasure to sit and listen to his playing before I had heard a note. I’ve known Lukas for more than a handful of years at this point, and have had the ...

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