Tobias Preisig
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Tobias Preisig | |
|---|---|
 Violinist | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 18 September 1981 |
| Genres | Jazz alternative |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Violin |
| Labels | Traumton, ObliqSound, Qilin |
| Website | www |
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.[1]
He plays mainly with his electronica duo Egopusher.[2]
The quartet formed in 2009 with pianist Stefan Aeby, bass player André Pousaz, and drummer Michi Stulz.[3] 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,[4] playing at festivals such as the Cully Jazz Festival, Hamburg's Überjazz, Basel's Offbeat, Jazz Festival Schaffhausen, Altstadtherbst Düsseldorf, JZ Festival Shanghai.[5]
Awards
- Pro Helvetia High Priority Jazz Promotion, 2013
- Cultural grant from the city of Zurich, 2012[6]
- Cultural grant from the canton of Appenzell, 2005
- Generations Frauenfeld, 1998
