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About Me

The album "When the Day is Done" is Markusâ€™ first CD and a musical summary of a life playing late-night gigs in the city of Miami.Born on September 22 1980, Markus grew up in Vienna, Austria where he received a classical music education at an early age. At the same time his interest and ability in athletics grew and Markus traded his music scores in for a pair of sneakers. Upon finishing high school, he was recruited to play college basketball in the US. While in the States he discovered his passion for Jazz and moved to Miami after the completion of his University degree. There he was able to study under legendary pianist Mike Gerber and became one of the most sought after players in town. The CD is a reflection on the moods and emotional colors of this lifestyle- introspective and narrative at the same time...

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Member Since: 4/13/2008
Band Website: markusgottschlich.com
Influences: Life influences me...every day there is a fresh start and a new beginning - so essentially everything is constantly changing. Hence my draw to this improvisational form of art. It is the ultimate expression of freedom and passion. I try to listen to as much music as I can- jazz, classical, anything. Michel Petrucciani is probably my biggest musical influence. In addition other influences are: Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Mulgrew Miller, Kenny Barron, Bill Charlap, Eldar, Art Tatum, Miles Davis, McCoy Tyner, Monty Alexander, Bud Powell, Duke Ellington, Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Bobby Timmons, Coleman Hawkins, John Coltrane, Marcus Roberts, Hank Jones, Stephane Grapelli, Renee Rosnes, Wayne Shorter, Mike Gerber, Jim Hall, Cedar Walton, Michel Legrand, Frank Sinatra, Andre Previn, Kenny Werner, Walter Davis Jr., my brother Max, friends, collegues, fellow musicians...
Sounds Like: Markus Gottschlich--see reviews for details (blog)
Record Label: TBA
Type of Label: None

My Blog

AllAboutJazz.com CD-review

When The Day Is Done Markus Gottschlich | Self Published (2008) By Budd Kopman A player who is not just an interpreter, but also a composer, has to make a choice when putting together a debut CD. Hi...
Posted by Markus Gottschlich on Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:48:00 PST

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"For such a young player, Markus has shown a highly developed technique and harmonic imagination....he has taken advantage of his experiences in Vienna and Miami to begin to create a fresh, new sound....
Posted by Markus Gottschlich on Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:40:00 PST

Review @ Helium.com

Release Date: May 26, 2008 Genre: Jazz Jazz pianist Markus Gottschlich shows the many shades that emotive playing can deliver with sharp clarity and diligent fingering. His compositions on his debut ...
Posted by Markus Gottschlich on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:26:00 PST

INTERVIEW- Letting The Piano Be His Voice

Letting The Piano Be His Voice Artist Interview by: Susan Frances The piano is a extension of Markus Gottschlich's personality as truly as the trumpet was a conduit for Dizzy Gillespie's voice...
Posted by Markus Gottschlich on Mon, 09 Jun 2008 03:14:00 PST

THANK YOU...

Eliseo Cardona: Journalist, Photographer, Musician, Friend http://www.bluemonkmoods.com Jessica Johnson: Graphic Design Artist, Visionary, Friend http://www.solecreative.com ...
Posted by Markus Gottschlich on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 07:19:00 PST

Jazzreview.com: "Like a Shakespearean sonnet that goes to the heart of the matter, pianist

Review: Like a Shakespearean sonnet that goes to the heart of the matter, pianist Markus Gottschlich crafts melodic sonnets that express what lies inside the human heart and mind. His piano mel...
Posted by Markus Gottschlich on Wed, 28 May 2008 04:08:00 PST