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Swiss violinist and composer (born 1981)
Tobias Preisig
ViolinistViolinist
Background information
Born (1981-09-18) 18 September 1981 (age 43)
Zurich, Switzerland
GenresJazz alternative
OccupationMusician
InstrumentViolin
LabelsTraumton, ObliqSound, Qilin
Websitewww.tobiaspreisig.com
Musical artist

Tobias Preisig (born September 18, 1981 in Zurich) is a Swiss violinist and composer. His style can be described as alternative jazz or experimental improvised jazz.

He plays mainly with his electronica duo Egopusher.

Tobias Preisig Quartet

Tobias Preisig Quartet Tobias Preisig

The quartet formed in 2009 with pianist Stefan Aeby, bass player André Pousaz, and drummer Michi Stulz. Two albums have been released since then: In Transit (Traumton) in 2012 and Flowing Mood, (ObliqSound) in 2010. The band toured through Switzerland, France, Austria, Germany, Japan, and China, playing at festivals such as the Cully Jazz Festival, Hamburg's Überjazz, Basel's Offbeat, Jazz Festival Schaffhausen, Altstadtherbst Düsseldorf, JZ Festival Shanghai.

Awards

  • Pro Helvetia High Priority Jazz Promotion, 2013
  • Cultural grant from the city of Zurich, 2012
  • Cultural grant from the canton of Appenzell, 2005
  • Generations Frauenfeld, 1998

Discography

  • In Transit (Traumton, 2012)
  • Flowing Mood (ObliqSound, 2010)

References

  1. "Jazzgeiger Tobias Preisig - Die Musik vor Augen – den Tod auf der Schulter". Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) (in German). 2023-04-29. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  2. deutschlandfunkkultur.de (2016-01-04). "Jazzgeige trifft Schlagzeug - Der brodelnde Sound von Egopusher". Deutschlandfunk Kultur (in German). Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  3. luzia.campell (2016-06-20). "Preisig Tobias, Violine". Herbst in der Helferei (in German). Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  4. "Haben Sie Töne? - Der durch die Geige spricht: Tobias Preisig". Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) (in German). 2013-02-23. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
  5. Tour dates China
  6. Website of the city of Zurich

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