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Tobias Preisig

b. 1981

Swiss violinist and composer

Composer Violinist Jazz musician
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About Tobias Preisig

Born 1981. Tobias Preisig is a Swiss composer, violinist, jazz musician and musician.

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

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)

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Important facts

Born
18 September 1981, Zurich
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Composer, violinist, jazz musician, musician
Nationality
Switzerland

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Tobias Preisig?

Swiss violinist and composer

When was Tobias Preisig born?

Tobias Preisig was born on 18 September 1981 in Zurich.

What is Tobias Preisig's occupation?

Tobias Preisig is a composer, violinist, jazz musician and musician.

What nationality is Tobias Preisig?

Tobias Preisig is Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tobias Preisig

· Wikidata: Q14395704

· DBpedia: Tobias Preisig

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