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Markus Gottschlich
Background information
BornVienna, Austria
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentPiano
Years active2000s–present
Websitemarkusgottschlich.com

Markus Gottschlich is an Austrian-American jazz pianist, composer, educator, and arts executive. He has served as executive director of the Warehouse Arts District Association in St. Petersburg, Florida since 2022.[1]

Gottschlich is a Steinway Artist and has performed and recorded internationally.[2] Previously, he served as the artistic director of the Miami Beach Jazz Festival.[2]

Early life and education

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Gottschlich was born and grew up in Vienna.[3] He began playing the piano at the age of five.[4] He moved to the United States after high school and attended Admiral Farragut Academy in Florida.[1]

Gottschlich graduated with a degree in international business and political relations from Western Connecticut State University.[2][1]

He studied piano with Mike Gerber in South Florida.[5]

He later became Director of Music Operations at Jazz House Kids in New Jersey.[6]

Career

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Arts executive

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Gottschlich became executive director of the Warehouse Arts District Association in St. Petersburg, Florida, in 2022.[1] He created educational and outreach programs at the association, focused on increasing access to the arts.[7] In 2024, Gottschlich participated in grassroots advocacy efforts that contributed to St. Petersburg securing $695,000 in new arts funding following major state budget cuts.[8][9]

In 2015, Gottschlich founded Jazz Academy Miami, an educational initiative offering jazz workshops and masterclasses in collaboration with the Miami Beach Jazz Festival.[10] The program featured international artists such as Australian trumpeter James Morrison.[11]

Gottschlich later served as executive director of the New Mexico Jazz Workshop (NMJW), where he oversaw the expansion of its educational programs and its multi-arts festivals in the Southwestern United States.[12]

Musician

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Gottschlich's work as a jazz pianist and composer combines European musical influences with American jazz traditions.[13] He has performed at international festivals such as the Vienna Jazz Festival, Jarasum Jazz Festival in South Korea, Saulkrasti Jazz Festival in Latvia, and the St. Petersburg Jazz Festival in Florida.[5]

Gottschlich has released three albums as a bandleader. In 2013, he released Of Places Between.[14] All About Jazz commented on his ability to merge diverse musical traditions, writing that he "doesn't just toy with the places between; he loves them and lives for them", referencing his integration of songo, samba, and classical influences on the album.[14] DownBeat described his dub-reggae treatment of Billy Strayhorn's "A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing" on the same release as a "brave move" that illustrates his cross-genre approach.[15] His 2020 album, Found Sounds, features guest contributions from musicians including trumpeter Bobby Shew.[16] All About Jazz described Found Sounds as "picturesque" for its blend of field recordings and improvisation;[17] Making a Scene observed his ability to move from "percussive and powerful" to "elegant and graceful" passages within a single performance.[18]

Discography

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  • Of Places Between (2013; featuring Federico Britos)
  • Found Sounds (2020; featuring Bobby Shew)
  • When the Day is Done (2008)

References

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  1. ^ a b c d DeYoung, Bill (July 6, 2022). "Meet the new Warehouse Arts District Association director". St Pete Catalyst.
  2. ^ a b c "Markus Gottschlich Joins Steinway & Sons Artists' Roster".
  3. ^ Lutz, Phillip (March 2014). "Markus Gottschlich: Entrepreneurial Spirit". DownBeat: 48.
  4. ^ Altman, Riki (April 2013). "MIAM April 2013 Page 92". digital.modernluxury.com. p. 92. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  5. ^ a b "Markus Gottschlich". Steinway & Sons.
  6. ^ Orel, Gwen (19 April 2020). "Online music classes bring people together in a virtual world". Montclair Local News. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  7. ^ DeYoung, Bill (March 21, 2024). "Arts Alive! podcast: Markus Gottschlich". St Pete Catalyst.
  8. ^ "Grassroots advocacy pays off in "City of the Arts"". 83Degrees.
  9. ^ "Leaders in St. Pete step up to fund arts programs". baynews9.com.
  10. ^ "Jazz news: Jazz Academy Miami (JAM) - Reserve Now For Winter Program With Jazz Greats Leading Masterclasses". All About Jazz News. Scott Thompson Public Relations. 20 May 2019. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  11. ^ https://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/performing-arts/article125395014.html
  12. ^ "PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions". www.pressreader.com.
  13. ^ https://www.downbeat.com/digitaledition/2014/DB1405/_art/DB1405.pdf
  14. ^ a b Jazz, All About (October 3, 2013). "Markus Gottschlich: Of Places Between album review @ All About Jazz". All About Jazz.
  15. ^ https://www.downbeat.com/digitaledition/2014/DB1401/_art/DB1401.pdf
  16. ^ Gomez, Adrian (November 24, 2020). "Collaboration is key: Jazz pianist Markus Gottschlich journeys into the 'Found Sounds'". Albuquerque Journal.
  17. ^ Jazz, All About (December 30, 2020). "Markus Gottschlich: Found Sounds album review @ All About Jazz". All About Jazz.
  18. ^ Hynes, Jim (November 27, 2020). "Markus Gottschlich Found Sounds". Making a Scene.
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