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Halbheer

Marc Halbheer is a Swiss drummer/composer/producer/educator

He is an indispensable member of the active Swiss drummers scene. During his early years, he spent time in Los Angeles (USA) to gain professional experience and to study with members of the legendary Frank Zappa Band.

Upon his return to Switzerland he consequently followed the multiple aspects of music from different cultural backgrounds. He initiated a large number of projects and worked with musicians from all over the world. Besides a busy performing schedule

A substantial part of his work was dedicated towards establishing the drum and rhythm department at the Musikhochschule Lucerne (CH).

Recently he puts much time into composing for the quintet Marc Halbheer's 5th Edition.

He founded the record label Texit Music and also leads the Oriental Jazz quartet Eastern Eye featuring Bulgaria’s legendary piano player Milcho Leviev.

Marc Halbheer has toured and recorded with The Vienna Art Orchestra, Tien Shan Switzerland Express, 5th Edition, Eastern Eye, Yiotis Kiourtsoglou, Martin Tillman, Milcho Leviev, Arild Anderson, Heiri Kaenzig, Christy Doran, Stacy Rowles, Frank Strazzeri, David Angel, Nils Wogram, Alex Wilson, Lior Yekutieli, Pantelis Stoikos, Fernando Saunders, Christoph Baumann, Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich, Ambient Groove Artists a.o.

Gear

Drums, Cymbals, Pedals, Sticks,


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Performance / Tour

Trio Edition Featuring Christy Doran (g), Arild Andersen (b), Marc Halbheer (d)

Trio Edition Featuring Christy Doran (g), Arild Andersen (b), Marc Halbheer (d)

Source: Marc Halbheer

Driving rhythms, intricate harmonic decoration, thrusting melodic lines and stellar musicianship are the keywords to describe the sound of Trio Edition. Christy Doran: A focal point in contemporary guitar playing. Arild Andersen: A leading figure in European jazz. Marc Halbheer: A navigator beyond borders in the world of rhythm. On Tour in Spain April 2014 2.4. La Coruña / Filloa Jazz Club 3.4. Toledo / Circulo de Arte 4.4. Salamanca / Plan ...

Recording

Marc Halbheer's 5th Edition "confidence In Symmetry" Release Speptember 30th 2013 On Texit Music / Cadiz Music

Marc Halbheer's 5th Edition "confidence In Symmetry" Release Speptember 30th 2013 On Texit Music / Cadiz Music

Source: Marc Halbheer

Texit Music is proud to present the release of the cd CONFIDENCE IN SYMMETRY by Marc Halbheer's 5th Edition. Halbheer introduces a quintet with eminent personalities of the legendary Vienna Art Orchestra and the inventive guitarist Christy Doran. 5th Edition is the first band that plays Marc Halbheer’s work as a composer and arranger. He explains: “The desire to play my own music grew along side my experience as a performer. But what to write? How should my music sound ...

Recording

Marc Halbheer's 5th Edition Releases "Confidence In Symmetry" on Texit Music

Marc Halbheer's 5th Edition Releases "Confidence In Symmetry" on Texit Music

Source: Marc Halbheer

TEXIT MUSIC presents: Marc Halbheer's 5th Edition Confidence In Symmetry with Klaus Dickbauer (reeds), Robert Bachner (tb), Christy Doran (g), Heiri Kaenzig (b), Marc Halbheer (d) Release: September 30th 2013 on Texit Music / Cadiz Music On MARC HALBHEER's new album Confidence In Symmetry he introduces a quintet with eminent personalities of the legendary Vienna Art Orchestra and the inventive guitarist Christy Doran. 5TH EDITION is the first band that plays MARC HALBHEER’s work as a composer and arranger. He ...

Primary Instrument

Drums

Location

Zurich

Credentials/Background

Univ. Prof. at Musikhochschule Luzern / Switzerland Drums, Ensemble, Rhythm

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