| Gerhard joined Hubert von Goisern's
band as guitarist and violinist in 2002 for the Egypt and West Africa
tour.
| Violin studies with Prof. Polizoides at Kunstuniversität
Graz |
| Diploma studies for jazz singing at the same university
with Sheila Jordan, Mark Murphy, Andy Bay, Jay Clayton and Marguerite
Jeunemann |
| Classical voice training in the framework of the
jazz singing studies with Francis Luban |
| Diploma exam in jazz singing in 1998 for the attainment
of a M.A. grade |
| Studies for instrumental and singing education at
Kunstuniversität Graz |
| Diploma exam in 1999 for teaching qualifications |
| Numerous international workshops with Barry Harries,
Dark Wimbish, Delma Brown, Maria Joao, Clark Terry, Tanja Maria,
Teddy Kumpel ... |
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| Gerhard on stage with Mark Murphy |
| Main role as Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar at
Kasemattenbühne and Opernhaus Graz in 1987/ 88 at the age of
20 |
| Numerous band projects such as: Barock, Funk-Furter,
Our Feeling Is Music, Regguy's Touch, Big Band Kapfenberg, Big Band
St Stefan i. Rosental, various jazz ensembles, Simple Man, GBJ ... |
| Band leader in Simple Man (founded in 1993) |
| 1994 Austrian tour with Simple Man |
| Compositional collaboration with Mark Murphy since
1994 |
| 1997 Austrian tour with Simple Man - featuring Mark
Murphy |
| Working as a composer and producer for industry
and film music since 1997: Radio jingles for Roth Hause and Tischlerspot;
Presentation song Carve the Revolution for Fischer-Ski; video clip
for Hauswirtschaftsschulen; industry music for Märklin, LGB,
Rheinpark AG ... |
| Teaching at music schools: MS. Kapfenberg and MS.
St. Stefan i. Rosental |
| 1999 CD production with Simple Man |
| Guitarist, violinist and singer with Hubert von
Goisern from 2002 |
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Burkhard, Magou and Gerhard in Dakar
(West Africa
tour with Hubert von Goisern - 2002) |
| Gerhard Überbacher |
Vocals, guitar |
| Burkhard Frauenlob |
Keyboard |
| Bernhard Wimmer |
Drums |
| Albrecht Klinger |
Bass |
| Gernot Strebl |
Tenor saxophone |
| Christoph Pfeiffer |
Trumpet |
| Sommerer Reinhard |
Trombone |
| Reinhard Winkler |
Alto saxophone |
| Ismael Barios |
Percussion |
| Simple Man with reinforcement |
www.kleinezeitung.at
According to US specialist magazine Downbeat, he is the
current best jazz vocalist in the world. And he is in Graz. No, that's
not impossible. It is (unfortunately) still an undervalued
secret. Perhaps because Mark Murphy has something better
to do than wander about with laurel wreaths. After four successful decades
on the scene, six Grammy nominations and forty albums, it is not necessary
any more. It is more important to him for example, to give his pupils
an understanding of his credo in what is now his fifth term as a guest
professor in the jazz department at MHS Graz: "When you are really
mature as a singer, then you do not just concentrate, but you put your
whole life into the songs." The 64 year old has meanwhile made
a fine friendship with one of his students, Gerhard Überbacher,
which
is why Murphy has not only written lyrics for his band Simple
Man, but also stands ready as special guest. "We are proud
to be able to appear with this legend. He is simply amazing!"
At the end of 2001, Gerhard Überbacher, Josef Kapfenberger and
Bernhard Wimmer founded a new band called G.B.J.
Together they make experimental funky music and are preparing themselves
for the recording studio some time this year. www.gbj.at
| Gerhard Überbacher |
Vocals, guitar |
| Bernhard Wimmer |
Drums |
| Josef Kapfenberger |
Bass |
| Marlene Schuen |
Vocals |
| Thao Huong Nguyen |
Vocals |
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| Photo: Klaus Morgenstern |
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