Poppy Koronka writes:

INNtöne Festival is back and has announced its programme for 2019, which promises a few days of jazz-filled bliss in the Austrian countryside. A boutique festival which takes place on a pig farm in the open countryside, this festival’s rural charm and impressive line-up will certainly not disappoint.

Tiny festival, but huge star: another attraction of the small-scale countryside festival is the appearance of the big name of Abdullah Ibrahim, the acclaimed pianist, and composer.

For fans of the London jazz scene, a number of British acts are promised to make an appearance – Theon Cross, the poster boy for the festival is a particular highlight. The tubist has just released his new LP, Fyah, and the buzz around this young artist marks his appearance at INNtöne a particular highlight. Festival Director Paul Zauner keeps close tabs on our scene, and other UK artists who will be present are pianist Joe Armon-Jones plus Jean Toussaint with his sextet.

FULL PROGRAMME:

Main Stage ( in the barn)

Friday, 7 June, starting at 19:00
Ray Anderson, Han Bennink, Ernst Glerum (USA / NLD)
Abdullah Ibrahim (SA)
The Como Mamas (USA)

Saturday, 8 June, from 13:00 

Sylvain Luc, Stéphane Belmondo (FRA)
Brian Marsella Piano Solo (USA)
Jean Toussaint Allstar Sextet (USA / GBR)
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio (USA)
Supersonus – The European Resonance Ensemble (DE / ITA and others)
Tenore Goine di Nuoro & Gavino Murgia Blast Quartet (ITA)
Joe Armon-Jones (GBR)

Sunday, 9 June, from 11:00

Brunch / The Southern Brothers Band (AUT / CZE / FIN)
Toninho Horta & Rudi Berger (BRA / AUT)
Avirbhav Verma (IND)
Thelonious – with special guest Steve Cardenas (USA)
Theon Cross Trio (GBR)
Florian Weber Quartet – with Ralph Alessi (DE / USA)
The Azar Lawrence Experience (USA)
David Helbock’s Random / Control (AUT)

St. Pigs Pub

Friday, 7 June, from 22:00 clock
Web Web (DE)
Saturday, 8 June, from 22:45
Nane Frühstückl & Band (AUT)
Sunday, 9 June
15:15 and 17:00: month of sundays (AUT)
19:00 and 21:00: chuffDRONE (AUT)
23:00 and 01:00: FAT (AUT)

Blue Horse Blues Club

Friday, 7 June, from 22:00 
The Southern Brothers Band (AUT / CZE / FIN)
Saturday, 8 June, from 22:45
EABS – Repetitions (Letters to Krzysztof Komeda) (POL)
Sunday, 9 June, from 22:00
Electric Ulmenwall (DE)

LINK: Full programme and ticket options