German pianist and film composer Christian Pabst is a true storyteller. While being deeply rooted and connected to the greats of jazz, Christian developed an original, strong and genre transcending voice as a pianist and composer. Finding inspiration not only in the magnificent diversity of the arts but also in traveling and everyday life, his radiant music is very visual and inspires your imagination. “I want to create music that speaks to the heart and the mind alike” says the pianist.
Growing up in a small German village close to the French border, Christian always listened as a kid to his brother playing their 1980’s home organ. He also wanted to play music and started to take piano lessons. Later, when he heard the local youth Big Band for the first time, he felt instantly connected to jazz and improvisation. His thirst for knowledge and understanding of music led him to study jazz piano and film music at the renowned conservatories of Amsterdam, Paris and Copenhagen. Now, he’s playing concerts all over Europe, as well as in the USA, South-Africa, India, Turkey, … etc.
Christian lends his strong musical voice to the powerhouse “Pitch Plot 4”, an international quartet led by flutist Jeroen Pek. Pitch Plot 4 played a concert here at Oak Mountain Hideaway in May of 2017. Joining Christian as part of his trio will be New York bassist James Cammack (who worked for 30 years with Ahmad Jamal) who also was part of Pitch Plot 4 when they played a concert here last year. Also joining Christian will be Chris Parker on drums. Chris had an impressive bio as being the drummer on SNL and touring and recording with the likes of Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis, and many others!
When he is not playing the piano, Christian is busy composing film scores. Many movies that he scored were awarded with prizes and are being screened all over the world. Recently, the short movie “Dancin’ the Camera” was nominated for the “Gouden Kalf”, the Dutch Oscar.
Christian has also been teaching for many years at the Conservatory of Amsterdam, offering classes in music theory, harmony at the piano, advanced theory and music management. He was also involved in building up the new online learning platform of the conservatory (CvA Online).
Join us for an evening of Jazz, with musicians of impeccable talent! Something you don’t have to travel all the way to New York City to see but that we are fortunate to have right here in the mountains of Central Pennsylvania!
As always, feel free to bring your favorite beverage, and a snack to share. We provide coffee, tea, water, and light snacks.
Cost: $20/person
RSVP: ann@oakmountainhideaway.com