Ray Anderson inspires in Lienz: an unforgettable jazz evening!

Ray Anderson inspires in Lienz: an unforgettable jazz evening!

Lienz, Österreich - On February 23, 2025, the small town of Lienz in Tyrol becomes the scene of a musical event of extra class! The world -famous trombonist Ray Anderson, known for his impressive mix of styles from Swing, Bebop, Free Jazz and Funk, gives a concert in the music school hall. At the invitation of the Ummi Gummi cultural association, which has been committed to promoting the music scene for over three decades, Anderson will present his program "Treeomitree" together with Hilliard Green on the bass and Jeremy Carlstedt on drums. According to the online magazine Signal to Noise, Anderson develops each note with dedication and transforms every melody into an exciting experience. Tickets are already available in advance for 25 euros, the box office costs 30 euros, and the audience is expected to receive it with enthusiasm. This special performance is considered a sensation for the region, since artists in his class do not appear in a small town every day, as [dolomitenstadt.at] reports.

A musical anniversary is imminent

At the same time as Ray Anderson's appearance, the Ummi Gummi cultural association celebrates a remarkable anniversary. On Easter Sunday, April 16, 2025, the first “East Tyrolean Bandbattle” marks the 30th time. Three decades ago, the first battle with eleven local bands took place in the auction hall. Now the event in the RGO arena is being organized again, where both old hands and new talents of the local music scene will show their skills. Although no competition in the conventional sense is sought, the audience will have the opportunity to choose its favorites. The memories of the first event are kept alive by a CD (or vinyl) of all participating bands, as [ummigummi.at]. For interested bands, registration will be requested by January 31, 2025 at the latest. This mixture of tradition and innovation promises an exciting revival of the local music scene and unites generations of musicians.