Michael Arbenz | Trio
“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, which, together with bassist Wolfgang Zwiauer and […]
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 […]
Michael Arbenz | 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 […]
Project | 3Three
Michael Arbenz is a skilled composer and arranger with extensive expertise. He has worked in diverse musical contexts, including small groups, big bands and classical orchestras. Some of Europe’s top ensembles have performed his compositions, including the Basel Sinfonietta (Switzerland), the Latvian Radio Orchestra Riga, the Jenaer Philharmonie (Germany), the NDR Big Band (Germany), Norrbotten […]