Portrait of the Week Branko Arnsek: Music addict
Marisa Sass-Baitis, 02.11.2016, Wochenblatt Stuttgart
He is a musician, composer and producer in one person, speaking many greats of the music world
With first names and is successful on national as well as international stage. But to the
Asking about his favorite project, the otherwise so talkative Arnsek silent. Not because
He would have nothing to say, but rather because he can not decide, because in
A drop of Herzblut to each of his projects.
"Salsa, jazz, Cuban music - that's where I feel at home. This music is honest and powerful, it touches people, arouses emotions, captivates them. That's how it should be. "He paused, thought briefly, then continued smiling:" Although it is an incredibly versatile music direction, jazz is not very popular in the public. I just want to capture the many unknown and neglected tendencies to present them to a wide audience, and have created a fantastic quartet. Half of our pieces are already in place, 2017 it is so far. This is my favorite project right now. "
The roots of the Slovenian-born musician tradition go back to childhood, to the accordion-playing father, the singing mother, to house music and the first piano lesson lessons. Nevertheless, he decides for a solid training as a glass painter, works later at Daimler, plays in this and that band, travels a lot. Only his fatherhood gives the impetus to "make something serious" so that the future of the next generation is secured. "At that time, there was no jazz course, so I went to Bern at the Swiss Jazz School to study double bass and electric bass." In addition to the beloved jazz, he discovers Latin rhythms, is inspired by gamelan music as well as by the so-called gypsy music And touring with different bands in different castings throughout Europe. "It was a great time with lots of highlights. Our performance on Russian television, for example, is still one of my greatest successes. One thing I regret is that I was at that time, with great fear, to embarrass myself, a commitment from the jazz legend Archie Shepp. "
Today, the 57-year-old is firmly established in the music scene, but sometimes, when he smokes a cigar in the evening on his balcony, he wants musicians and their art to be given a little more appreciation. "Neither is it easy, nor will one get rich in the business. In turn, one must be well-networked, constantly show presence and offer new, unused projects. "The latter at least probably should not be a problem because, as far as interesting ideas are concerned, the music-loving Arnsek is far from the pust:" Maybe I'm doing a live- Project with very young people. I think this is exciting. "
On the 9th of November Arnsek celebrates with the Guttenberger Brothers in the Theaterhaus his 40-year stage jubilee. Further tour dates: 14. 11. 16 Kiste Stuttgart; 17th November 16 Jazzhaus Heidelberg; 24. 11. 16 Horticulture Elsäßer Stuttgart-Vaihingen; 28. 11. 16 Kiste Stuttgart; 8. 12. 16 Eumel Stuttgart; 11. 12. 16 Bar Stuttgart; 15. 12. 16 Cave 61 Heilbronn
MUSICIAN - COMPOSER - PRODUCER - TEACHER
BRANKO ARNSEK
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