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Hannes Riepler

Since arriving in London (via studies in Amsterdam) in 2006 Austrian-born guitarist Hannes Riepler has become an integral part of the London jazz scene. Passionate about forging new musical friendships and creating performing opportunities he established the Vortex Downstairs Jazz Night held every Sunday at the renowned Vortex Jazz Club. This weekly gig has attracted international attention not only for the incredibly high standard of music making but also as the place to “hang” for jazz musicians not just from London but any jazz musician passing through the capitol. One of these nights featured a set including New York saxophonist Chris Cheek and London based drummer James Maddren with bassist Oli Hayhust sitting-in. The energy and chemistry between the four musicians was so natural it led to a European tour (2015) and Riepler’s second album as a leader ‘Wild Life’ on the UK label Jellymould Jazz (2016). His first album ‘The Brave’ has earned international acclaim. Riepler is also known for his work with French saxophone star Julien Lourau (Electric Biddle) and since late 2015 member of US-drummer Jeff Williams’ band. He holds teaching positions at Trinity Laban Conservatoir and Middlesex University (London). 

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Hannes Riepler: Wild Life

Read "Wild Life" reviewed by Bruce Lindsay


Austrian-born guitarist and composer Hannes Riepler moved to the UK a decade ago, releasing debut album The Brave (Jellymould Jazz) in 2012. Wild Life is his second album: with a new and slightly stripped-down line-up (no keyboards this time around) it's an equally impressive outing.Most of the tunes are Riepler's originals--there's also experienced saxophonist and new band member Chris Cheek's “Sailing Ships" and a cover of Beck's “Modern Guilt." The tracks are all between four and eight minutes ...

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Hannes Riepler: The Brave

Read "The Brave" reviewed by Bruce Lindsay


The British music scene produces more than its share of homegrown talent these days, young players who for the most part emerge from the country's music colleges into the professional scene and then, not content with waiting for the phone to ring, go out and create many of their own gigging and recording opportunities. It's a scene that, perhaps because of this can-do attitude, attracts many additional players from around the globe. One such performer is the Austrian guitarist Hannes ...

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Riepler's writing and playing are refreshingly cliché free and "The Brave" represents a highly promising début . The Jazz Mann 

“… music making and improvisation at the highest level” Jürgen Spiess, Reutlinger Nachrichten

“London continues to be a magnet for foreign jazz musicians, and one of the best is Austrian guitarist Hannes Riepler” The Daily Telegraph

'Dynamic soaring playing and beautiful compositions. A breath of fresh air straight from the heart of the big smoke.' Jasper Høiby, Phronesis

"....Austrian guitarist Hannes Riepler ably combined delicacy and strength in his solos..." (Chris Parker, The Vortex) )

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Wild Life

Jellymould Jazz
2016

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The Brave

Jellymould Jazz
2012

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