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Markus Brandstetter
Jul 5, 2024
Tim Lerch Interview: „Anybody can be a saint on the mountaintop“
You can find Tim's new book "Melodic Blues Guitar Soloing" on guitarvivo.com. Also make sure to subscribe to Tim's YouTube channel and check
Markus Brandstetter
Jun 10, 2024
"Tae Kwon Don’t": A Conversation with Pianist and Composer Iiro Rantala
A conversation with Iiro Rantala about his new HEL Trio and their new record "Tough Stuff", upcoming projects, beauty in Jazz and more
Markus Brandstetter
Apr 13, 2024
A conversation with Mark Knopfler: „The Tyne bridge is the perfect symbol for my life“
For Mark Knopfler, the River Tyne is more than just a river. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1949, Knopfler moved with his family to the...
Markus Brandstetter
Feb 2, 2024
IHSAHN: In-Depth Talk with the Norwegian Composer and Black Metal Legend
Norwegian composer, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Vegard Sverre Tveitan, better known under his moniker Ihsahn, rose to fame in the...
Markus Brandstetter
Aug 18, 2023
Snarky Puppy's Michael League and Bill Laurance (Interview) about their duo-album
Snarky Puppy's Bill Laurance and Michael League have released a duo record called "Where You Wish You Were" — an intense and atmospheric...
Markus Brandstetter
Aug 18, 2023
Wolfgang Van Halen (Interview): "You Can Feel The History"
The eyes of the rock world have been on Wolfgang Van Halen since he was a child. Now 32, he played bass in his father's band in his teens...
Markus Brandstetter
Dec 12, 2022
Stewart Copeland Interview: "The Problem with Jazz Musicians is That They All Suck!"
Stewart Copeland is not only one of the greatest drummers in pop history, he is also a fantastically funny interview partner. During our...
Markus Brandstetter
Dec 8, 2022
Till Brönner im Interview (2022): „Ich bin selbst mein größter Kritiker“
For the english version of this interview, click here Till Brönner ist zweifellos einer der bekanntesten und erfolgreichsten Jazzmusiker...
Markus Brandstetter
Dec 7, 2022
Till Brönner Interview: "I had been swimming against the tide for a long time"
For the German version of this interview, click here Till Brönner is undoubtedly one of the best-known and most successful jazz musicians...
Markus Brandstetter
Nov 14, 2022
Peter Frampton Interview: "Every note I play now means so much more than it did before!"
Peter Frampton says goodbye — although thankfully only to touring. The British singer, songwriter, rockstar and – first and foremost! –...
Markus Brandstetter
Sep 14, 2022
EASTMAN GUITARS: Interview with Pepijn 't Hart about the new "Juliet"
Eastman Guitars are known for affordable, but high quality guitars and mandolins. While their jazz and acoustic guitars and their...
Markus Brandstetter
Sep 10, 2022
3 Questions for OLA STRANDBERG at Guitar Summit 2022
Ola Strandberg is no doubt one of the great innovators of the electric guitar in the last decades. His insanely ergonomic and a bit...
Markus Brandstetter
Apr 15, 2022
NIGEL KENNEDY (Interview): An In-Depth Talk With The Legendary Violinist
Nigel Kennedy tells his story. Thirty years after his first book "Always Playing", the British violin superstar has published his...
Markus Brandstetter
Jan 23, 2022
Interview with Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull: "Progressive Rock? In THIS direction!"
A few years ago, Ian Anderson didn't think that another album under the name of Jethro Tull would be a very good idea. Fortunately, the...
Markus Brandstetter
Jan 10, 2022
Ilaria Capalbo (Interview): "I like the things that don't come to you immediately"
There is this famous quote by Cato the Elder: "Ceterum censeo Carthaginem esse delendam" — meaning "Furthermore, I consider that Karthago...
Markus Brandstetter
Nov 17, 2021
A conversation with Wolfgang Haffner: "Self-reflection is a source of strength"
For the German version, click here. Wolfgang Haffner, Germany's best–known jazz drummer has put together his dream band – and went on...
Markus Brandstetter
Nov 8, 2021
Wolfgang Haffner im Gespräch: "Selbstbesinnung ist ja auch eine Kraftquelle!"
For the English version, click here Der bekannteste Jazzschlagzeuger Deutschlands stellte sich seine Traumband zusammen — und geht damit...
Markus Brandstetter
Oct 29, 2021
"You're in your own private little hell, T." — A conversation with Tori Amos
As most of us, Tori Amos found herself in a new and difficult situation during the pandemic. While the US-born singer/songwriter usually...
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