Simon Frick

Violin (Jazz & Popular Music)

Master's program Jazz and Improvised Music Violin 2020-2023, Anton Bruckner Private University Linz Graduation with distinction
Bachelor's degree in Jazz and Popular Music Violin 2007-2011, Anton Bruckner Private University Linz Graduated with honors
Bachelor's degree in Instrumental Studies Violin 2005-2010, Anton Bruckner Private University Linz
Bachelor's degree in Instrumental Pedagogy Violin 2005-2010, Anton Bruckner Private University Linz

Further training at music schools and workshops at universities - Lecturer for jazz violin, improvisation and alternative playing techniques since 2016
Theresianum Vienna - Instrumental teacher for violin and viola since 2015
Private lessons and workshops - For violin, viola & jazz violin in Vienna and on tour abroad since 2011
Extended violin playing - Extension possibilities of classical violin playing, which are important for jazz, rock and pop (Master's thesis), 2020-2023
Master thesis „Erweitertes Geigenspiel - Erweiterungsmöglichkeiten des klassischen Geigenspiels, die für die Bereiche Jazz, Rock und Pop von Bedeutung sind“
Anton Bruckner Private University Linz, Graduation 2023 summa cum laude

Freelance musician, concerts with various projects in Austria and abroad since 2011
Crossover and contemporary compositions for classical musicians since 2015
Composition, live performance as well as audio production for interdisciplinary projects like theater, dance and opera productions since 2018

CD-Releases

„Explorations“ Little Rosies Kindergarten, Listen Closely 2023
„Healthy Tree“ Christoph Cech Jazz Orchestra Project, Alessa Records 2023
„CODA – Orchestra Suites“ Michael Mantler, ECM Records 2021
„Jeder gegen Jeden“ Little Rosies Kindergarten, Listen Closely 2020
„Metrix“ Christoph Cech Jazz Orchestra Project, Marmota Records 2020
„Blue“ Christoph Cech Jazz Orchestra Project, Marmota Records 2018
"Never Bet The Devil Your Head" Peter Madsen's Seven Sins Ensemble, Playscape Recordings 2018
„Straight On, Downstairs, 2nd Door Left“ Gnigler, col legno 2018
„Comment Cest“ Michael Mantler, Himiko Paganotti & Max Brand Ensemble, ECM Records 2017
„Titan“ Christoph Cech Jazz Orchestra Project, Marmota Records 2017
„Auf der Suche nach der Stille“ Strinquantet, Freifeld Tontraeger 2016
„Simon Frick Solo“ Simon Frick, Boomslang Records 2014
„Gnigler“ Gnigler, Listen Closely 2014
„In The Pelagic Zone“ Studio Dan & Elliott Sharp, Jazzwerkstadt Records 2013
„Gravity of Love“ Peter Madsen's Seven Sins Ensemble, Playscape Recordings 2012
„Vogelperspektive Vol.3 – Le Noir“ Le Noir, Boomslang Records 2012
„Diagonal“ David Helbock – Simon Frick Duo, Traumton Records 2011

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