Lukas Gabric (musicologist)
Lukas Gabric (born 1987) is an Austrian tenor saxophonist, composer, musicologist and author.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Gabric holds a PhD in musicology from City University of New York.[1][3]
Professional career
[edit]In 2013, Gabric was among the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition's semifinalists.[4]
Since 2018, he has been hosting the Carinthian International Jazz Award, which has drawn competitors from 40 nations.[5]
In 2024, Gabric released Moving On.[6][7]
Lukas Gabric is an associate professor at the Xinghai Conservatory of Music in Guangzhou, China, and a Henri SELMER Paris and D'Addario Woodwinds artist.[2][8]
Selected works
[edit]As an author
[edit]- 100 Diminished Scale Licks and Patterns: For All Instruments (2020)[9]
- Diminished Scale Catalog: For the Modern Improviser (2020)[10]
- Jazz Course for All Instruments: 5 Simple Strategies for Developing Jazz Language and Fluency (2021)[11]
- Navigating Changes: Strategies for Simplifying Chord Progressions in Jazz (2021)[12]
- Sixty Whole Tone Scale Phrases (2021)[13]
- Lukas Gabric Labor of Love Saxophone Solo Transcriptions: For B-Flat Instruments (2022)[14]
- Finger Fitness for Saxophonists: Developing a Strong Fourth Finger (2024)[15]
As an editor
[edit]- Better Ears in 30 Days: A Daily Aural Skills Practice Guide for All Musicians (2023)[16]
- Artistic Practice as Research in Jazz: Position, Theories, Methods (2020) [17]
- Herb Alpert Composer’s Award by the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) for his composition “Fire Dance.” (2016)
- Cultural Distinction Award and Bruno Gironcoli Award from his hometown, Villach, facilitating the production of his album "Labor of Love," (2018)
- Extraordinary Dedication and Achievement in Teaching Distinction” by the American Protégé International Competition at Carnegie Hall in (2019)
- “Recognition for the Contribution to the Excellence in Music Pedagogy” from the Music and Starts International Competition in (2021)
References
[edit]- ^ a b Jones, Dave (2021-02-22). "The Rhythm Changes Guide". Jazz Journal. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
- ^ a b Gabric, Lukas (2021-11-18). Jazz Course for All Instruments: 5 Simple Strategies for Developing Jazz Language and Fluency. Mel Bay Publications. ISBN 978-1-5134-5929-5.
- ^ "Lukas Gabric". Henri SELMER Paris. Retrieved 2025-03-09.
- ^ Chinen, Nate (2013-08-15). "14 Monk Competition Semifinalists Are Named". ArtsBeat. Retrieved 2025-03-10.
- ^ "CARINTHIA JAZZ". CARINTHIA JAZZ. Retrieved 2025-03-08.
- ^ Lukas Gabric (2023-12-19), Lukas Gabric Quintet plays "Moving On" (Lukas Gabric), retrieved 2025-03-09
- ^ "Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2025-03-09.
- ^ "Lukas Gabric". RS Berkeley Musical Instruments. Retrieved 2025-03-09.
- ^ Gabric, Lukas (2020-12-22). 100 Diminished Scale Licks and Patterns: For All Instruments. Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp. ISBN 979-8-5849-9348-1.
- ^ Gabric, Lukas (2020-07-28). Diminished Scale Catalog: For the Modern Improviser. Amazon Digital Services LLC - KDP Print US. ISBN 979-8-6702-3949-3.
- ^ Gabric, Lukas (2021-11-18). Jazz Course for All Instruments: 5 Simple Strategies for Developing Jazz Language and Fluency. Mel Bay Publications. ISBN 978-1-5134-5929-5.
- ^ Gabric, Lukas (2020-08-02). Navigating Changes: Strategies for Simplifying Chord Progressions in Jazz. Amazon Digital Services LLC - KDP Print US. ISBN 979-8-6716-4006-9.
- ^ Gabric, Lukas (2021-03-21). Sixty Whole Tone Scale Phrases. Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp. ISBN 979-8-7261-1628-0.
- ^ "Lukas Gabric Labor of Love Saxophone Solo Transcriptions: For B-Flat Instruments".
- ^ ThriftBooks. "Finger Fitness for Saxophonists:... book by Lukas Gabric". ThriftBooks. Retrieved 2025-03-09.
- ^ Ziemann, Danny (2023-08-20). Better Ears in 30 Days: A Daily Aural Skills Practice Guide for All Musicians. Low Down Publishing. ISBN 978-1-7353277-7-8.
- ^ "Artistic Research in Jazz: Positions, Theories, Methods". Routledge & CRC Press. Retrieved 2025-03-09.
- ^ "Lukas Gabric". Henri SELMER Paris. Retrieved 2025-03-09.