Rainer Pusch saxophone player

Based in France

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, France
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LOCATION
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, France

TRAVEL
up to 10000 miles

RATED
10 / 10 from 3 reviews

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About / Biography

As an international and renowned saxophonist, arranger and composer, Rainer Pusch’s spectrum ranges from a jazz background obtained during his studies with George Coleman, Jerry Bergonzi, and his studies at the Berklee College of Music (Boston) to various performances with jazz, funk, latin and pop bands over the years. He worked beneath many others with Art Farmer, Pony Poindexter, Albert & Emil Mangelsdorff, Marion Brown, Mario Stantchev, Horace Parlan.
The Rainer Pusch Quartet is playing in the tradition of the Modern Jazz, Hard Bop. The musical material is based on standards out of the American song book, Pop and original compostions, documented on 4 CDs under his name. („Journey Agent“, „Rainer Pusch Trio meets Horace Parlan“, „In Between hose Changes“, „The Beginning and the End“)
The different rhythm sections over the years included names like Horace Parlan, John Betsch, Doug Hammond, Ranjid Barrot, Sanjay Divecha, Karl Peters and many others.

Reviews (3)

There are currently 3 user ratings for Rainer Pusch

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in France

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Bouches-du-Rhône, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, France
Travels up to 10000 miles
pink circle = free travel (up to 50 miles)

Too many to list. From Duke Ellington to Norah Jones' and Stevie Wonder...

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

I, we need Just enough space to play


What information do you require about a venue?

We need to know any directions that will help us find the venue and find the right place to load in our equipment.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

As solo saxophonist, I only need a sound system, if the place is very big
If I come with a band only if the place is very big


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

No

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

There is no best Gig. I had so many nice different Performances.
My concerts with Art Farmer and Horace
Parlan were really highlights


What's your favourite type of event?

We like play to play for all sorts of events and audiences. From concerts, club dates to reunions, weddings…


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I played my first concert with 13 at my school. Until then I never stopped freelancing all over the place


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

From Lester Young to Michael Brecker I love them all. But to grow up in Jazz means to develop your own sound thru living and playing...

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We normally perform 2 x 45 minutes or 2 x 60 minute sets. We’re happy to play a bit longer or shorter - that depends on the Situation.


Are you happy to perform outside?

We’re happy to play outside but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

The clients are welcome to propose a few songs they like.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

They really enjoyed our choice of Tunes mainly Out of the American song book and Pop tunes

Recent Clients

Rainer Pusch has performed for these clients:

Hannah Hill

Venues

Rainer Pusch has performed at these venues:

Domaine de Blanche Fleur - Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Concert

Recording Session

Cruise

Virtual Event

Burns Night

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

Jazz

Originals

Features:

Instrumental

Will travel internationally

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