Michael Arbenz feat. Atom String Quartet & Florian Arbenz
“Superb musicianship, fuelled by impressive kinetic energy, makes J.S. Bach Suite III – A Living Organism an engaging and thoroughly rewarding listen that comfortably bridges three centuries of musical thought.” – UK Vibe/UK Classically trained Swiss pianist and composer Michael Arbenz reimagines Bach through the lens of improvisation, groove and collective interplay on a new […]
3Body Force
“Arbenz, it must be said, is quite some pianist!” – Jazzwise/UK After many years of international concert activity, including solo performances with the Trio VEIN, and collaborations with illustrious jazz musicians such as Dave Liebman, Ron Carter, Greg Osby, and Andy Sheppard, Michael Arbenz presents his new trio “3Body Force”, which, together with bassist Wolfgang […]
Orchestra Works
“Classicism – A Point Of View” Over almost 30 years, Michael Arbenz has established a reputation as one of Europe’s leading piano players. Acclaimed by John Fordham of The Guardian as “sophisticated, classically inspired but viscerally powerful”, Michael Arbenz has recently been exploring the creative opportunities for his highly intricate, intimate, inventive music in larger […]
-CONCERTS-
29 September: Arbenz X Osby/Arbenz/Moutin: Casa della Musica Trieste/I 2nd October: Arbenz X Osby/Arbenz/Moutin: Jazz Station Bruxelles/BE 3rd October: Arbenz X Osby/Arbenz/Moutin: Jazzclub Ferrara/I 4 October: Arbenz X Osby/Arbenz/Moutin: Piacenza Jazzclub/I 5 October: Arbenz X Osby/Arbenz/Moutin: La Sosta, Villa San Giovanni/I 29 October: Michael Arbenz “3Body Force”: Kloster Dornach/CH 30 October: Michael Arbenz “3Body Force”: […]
Solo
“Classicism – A Point OfView” “This album is probably the most beautiful synthesis of (jazz and classical) influences.” – Paris Move Following the success of his 2023 solo release ‘Reflections of D’ in tribute to his idol Duke Ellington, Swiss pianist Michael Arbenz – perhaps best known for his work with VEIN Trio – proudly […]
Michael Arbenz meets Andy Sheppard
“Sheppard and Arbenz entwine baroque counterpoint and classic jazz with gracefully inventive audacity on From Bach to Ellington – Live” – The Guardian/UK Michael Arbenz joins forces with the fabulous saxophonist Andy Sheppard, with whom he is collaborating since many years. Sheppard, with his distinctive and modern style that is always respectful of tradition, is […]