the widely travelled diknu schneeberger trio offers a close-up introduction to jazz manouche and the musical tradition behind it. together with diknu schneeberger on lead guitar, vorarlberg bassist martin heinzle on double bass and julian wohlmuth on rhythm guitar, participants explore the genre’s characteristic grooves, playing techniques and musical approaches.

the workshop is open to guitarists and players of other instruments who would like to explore this distinctive sound and approach on their own instrument. in a small group, participants experience the trio’s playing at close quarters, gain insights into the compositions and their structure, and have the opportunity to try out their own ideas with accompaniment from diknu schneeberger, martin heinzle and julian wohlmuth.

diknu schneeberger grew up in a viennese sinti family of musicians and is deeply rooted in this tradition. his debut album rubina brought him international attention at the age of just 17. he continues to develop this musical tradition with a highly personal voice. it is this combination of a living performance tradition, his own musical experience and an infectious joy in playing that he brings to the workshop.

martin heinzle comes from the austrian shore of lake constance and has been the trio’s regular bassist since 2019. he studied jazz and classical double bass in vienna, barcelona and linz, and works across jazz, world music and chamber music. rhythm guitarist julian wohlmuth is a specialist in his field and has worked with benjamin schmid, andrea motis and joscho stephan, among others.

look forward to intimate acoustic performances that bring the compositions to life at close quarters. diknu schneeberger, martin heinzle and julian wohlmuth share the background to their music and accompany your own musical explorations.

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