CHRISTIAN LETTNER E MATTHIAS BUBLATH QUARTETO  02/MAR/2024

Christian Lettner e Matthias Bublath, baterista e pianista/organista, são músicos alemães de Munique com uma extensa carreira internacional e com vários CD's gravados como líderes e acompanhando outros artistas. Os dois participam de um trio muito ativo ao lado do vibrafonista novaiorquino Tim Collins, tocando por toda Europa. Se apresentam pela primeira vez no Brasil, ao lado dos músicos locais Rodrigo Ursaia (sax) e Glauco Solter (baixo) trazendo seu som muito original, que mistura elementos de Jazz com R&B, Funk e Fusion.

The Austrian Drummer Christian Lettner, based in Munich, has been one of the most sought-after drummers on the European scene for many years.

Immediately after graduating from the Bruckner Conservatory in Linz in the summer of 2000, he joined Klaus Doldinger's band Passport, with whom Christian has since toured in Europe, Brazil, Morocco, Korea and New Zealand and recorded 7 CDs.

Renowned for his remarkable versatility, he performed across various formations, collaborating with esteemed names such as the WDR Big Band, Eric Person Trio , Pee Wee Ellis, Randy Brecker, Rob Scheps Quartett, Majid Bekkas, Karl Ratzer, Martin Grubinger „Percussive Planet“, Benjamin Schmid, Berliner Philharmoniker, Peter O´Mara, Adrian Mears, Nils Landgren, Johannes Enders, Joo Kraus, Ola Onabule, Josef Hader, Max Mutzke, Max Herre, Sasha, and many others.

Since December 2021, Christian Lettner is holding a professorship  for Jazz Drums at the Universität für Musik und Theater München.

The Munich-based pianist and composer Matthias Bublath is considered one of the most versatile and innovative musicians on the scene. In addition to the piano, he's also an expert on the Hammond B3 organ, and his diverse repertoire spans jazz, blues, funk, gospel, and Latin American rhythms.

After completing his studies at the Bruckner Conservatory in Linz, Matthias Bublath continued his education in the United States, where he honed his musical skills as a scholarship recipient at the Berklee College of Music and the Manhattan School of Music. Following this, he spent almost a decade as a freelance musician in the vibrant jazz metropolis of New York City. During this time, he established himself as a musician of extraordinary originality, collaborating with renowned musicians on numerous projects.

Bublath has already released 13 albums as a bandleader, including his award-winning 18-piece "Eight Cylinder Bigband" and the celebrated "Matthias Bublath Trio." Moreover, he showcases his artistry in frequently unconventional line-ups or as a solo artist. His unique compositions and virtuoso performances captivate audiences, showcasing his exceptional talent and artistic sensitivity. In recent years, he expanded his role as a music producer, amassing a listenership of over 5 million people through his own songs and numerous collaborations on streaming platforms.