Monika Roscher Bigband - Wien - 2027

Theater Akzent, Wien

For the first time ever, the Monika Roscher Big Band is touring Austria and making its Vienna debut. The ensemble led by bandleader Monika Roscher has already made a name for itself internationally and can now be seen live in Vienna. “A total work of art,” attested the Süddeutsche Zeitung; Laut.de described the wild Munich-based ensemble—which blends math jazz, avant-pop, and prog—as a mix of “Miles Davis and Meshuggah, Zappa and Zorn.” For their latest album, *Witchy Activities And The Maple Death*, the band received the German Record Critics’ Award and was nominated for the German Jazz Prize in the Best Album category. Der Spiegel declared: “Their third, stunning album is a buzzing, edgy witches’ sabbath charged with feminist superpowers. A fascinating potion of metal and jazz.” Under the direction of guitarist and composer Monika Roscher, the band has been pushing the boundaries of traditional big-band sounds since its founding in 2012. Brass arrangements shimmering in a thousand colors, rich guitar riffs, playful live electronics, a wild rhythm section, and the 18 musicians’ joy of experimentation create a breathtaking balancing act between fragile introspection and cinematic grandeur—a one-of-a-kind musical tour de force.