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Alex Ventling

Alexander Ventling (1994), is a Swiss pianist originally born and raised in New Zealand. After a short stay in New York after high-school, Alex received scholarship at Berklee College of Music, however decided to attend the Jazzcampus Basel. He completed his Masters degree in Jazz Piano and Music Pedagogy in August 2019, studying with many great icons of the field (Mark Turner, Jorge Rossy, Larry Grenadier, Guillermo Klein, etc). Alex started the European Jazz Masters program in Autumn 2020. This personalised music performance degree began at the Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Copenhagen and will continue through Berlin and Trondheim.

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By Alex Ventling

Label: Thick Records NZ
Released: 2025
Track listing: Moon And Sand; How Deep Is The Ocean; Spring Is Here; You Stepped Out Of A Dream; Bemsha Swing Part 1; Bemsha Swing Part 2; Cry Me A River; All The Things You Are; La Mesha

New Zealand Jazz Icon Releases Album With Swiss Pianist

January 28, 2025

Despite 50 years age difference, Kim Paterson and Alex Ventling grew a bond through their common appreciation towards improvising and the jazz tradition. On regular visits to Kim’s house in Red Beach, Auckland, the two would listen to records, discuss music, philosophise, and play together. These visits first began 10 years ago and formed a lasting ...