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Protzer grew up in Nuremberg, Germany, and won his first award as a composer at the age of 15. After graduating from high school, he attended Nuremberg Conservatory (now Hochschule für Musik Nürnberg-Augsburg) studying classical guitar and composition. Protzer worked for several years as a studio and session musician before focussing his education on jazz. His jazz guitar teachers include Pat Metheny, Joe Beck, Gene Bertoncini and Peter O`Mara. |
Protzer grew up in Nuremberg, Germany, and won his first award as a composer at the age of 15. After graduating from high school, he attended Nuremberg Conservatory (now Hochschule für Musik Nürnberg-Augsburg) studying classical guitar and composition. Protzer worked for several years as a studio and session musician before focussing his education on jazz. His jazz guitar teachers include Pat Metheny, Joe Beck, Gene Bertoncini and Peter O`Mara. |
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A second album, again under the “Rue de Paris” project-name (featuring i.a. Randy Brecker and Lee Konitz), is due to be released (again with Sony) in fall 2007 under the title of “New York Slow”. |
A second album, again under the “Rue de Paris” project-name (featuring i.a. Randy Brecker and Lee Konitz), is due to be released (again with Sony) in fall 2007 under the title of “New York Slow”. |
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Rue de Paris |
'''Rue de Paris''' |
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Protzer uses the name “Rue de Paris” as a label for his approach to developing jazz as improvised chamber music. His original compositions and interpretations of standard tunes are usually geared towards creating contemplative musical experiences. Protzer has frequently stated that he sees his music as a poetic attempt to counterbalance today’s multi-media overflow. |
Protzer uses the name “Rue de Paris” as a label for his approach to developing jazz as improvised chamber music. His original compositions and interpretations of standard tunes are usually geared towards creating contemplative musical experiences. Protzer has frequently stated that he sees his music as a poetic attempt to counterbalance today’s multi-media overflow. |
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Equipment |
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Protzer uses a 1998 Gibson L5 as his main instrument, which he amplifies with a Fender Twin Reverb. He also uses a Taylor steel-string and a Yamaha nylon-string acoustic guitar together with AER amps. He does not use any effects. |
Protzer uses a 1998 Gibson L5 as his main instrument, which he amplifies with a Fender Twin Reverb. He also uses a Taylor steel-string and a Yamaha nylon-string acoustic guitar together with AER amps. He does not use any effects. |
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Discography |
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Ursula Oswald – Beginning To See the Light Jazz4ever/Sunny Moon |
Ursula Oswald – Beginning To See the Light Jazz4ever/Sunny Moon |
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External links: |
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Rue Protzer Homepage http://www.rueprotzer.com |
Rue Protzer Homepage http://www.rueprotzer.com |
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Interview Jazzzeitung 11/2006 http://www.jazzzeitung.de/jazz/2006/11/portrait-protzer.shtml |
Interview Jazzzeitung 11/2006 http://www.jazzzeitung.de/jazz/2006/11/portrait-protzer.shtml |
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Revision as of 16:06, 17 July 2007
Rue Protzer (born 1966 in Stuttgart) is a German jazz guitarist and composer. He is the leader of the Rue de Paris group. This project has involved important artists such as Randy Brecker, Ack van Royen, Lee Konitz or Adam Nussbaum
Biography
Protzer grew up in Nuremberg, Germany, and won his first award as a composer at the age of 15. After graduating from high school, he attended Nuremberg Conservatory (now Hochschule für Musik Nürnberg-Augsburg) studying classical guitar and composition. Protzer worked for several years as a studio and session musician before focussing his education on jazz. His jazz guitar teachers include Pat Metheny, Joe Beck, Gene Bertoncini and Peter O`Mara.
In 2005 Protzer made his debut as a leader when he released “Quiet Motion” on Sony Classical. The album featured Ack van Royen, Adam Nussbaum, Thomas Rückert and John Goldsby and received some very positive reviews.
A second album, again under the “Rue de Paris” project-name (featuring i.a. Randy Brecker and Lee Konitz), is due to be released (again with Sony) in fall 2007 under the title of “New York Slow”.
Rue de Paris
Protzer uses the name “Rue de Paris” as a label for his approach to developing jazz as improvised chamber music. His original compositions and interpretations of standard tunes are usually geared towards creating contemplative musical experiences. Protzer has frequently stated that he sees his music as a poetic attempt to counterbalance today’s multi-media overflow.
Equipment Protzer uses a 1998 Gibson L5 as his main instrument, which he amplifies with a Fender Twin Reverb. He also uses a Taylor steel-string and a Yamaha nylon-string acoustic guitar together with AER amps. He does not use any effects.
Discography
As leader:
Rue de Paris – Quiet Motion (Sony Classical/Sony BMG) with Adam Nussbaum, John Goldsby, Thomas Rückert, Ack van Royen (2005)
Rue de Paris – New York Slow (Sony Classical/Sony BMG) with Randy Brecker, Lee Konitz, Adam Nussbaum, Jay Anderson, Thomas Rückert (2005)
As sideman:
Ursula Oswald – Beginning To See the Light Jazz4ever/Sunny Moon
External links: Rue Protzer Homepage http://www.rueprotzer.com
Sources: Interview Jazzzeitung 11/2006 http://www.jazzzeitung.de/jazz/2006/11/portrait-protzer.shtml
Interview grandgtrs 6/2206 http://www.grandguitars.de/inhalte/people/rue_protzer.php
Interview archtop-germany.de http://www.archtop-germany.de/-Spieler/-spieler.html
Review Quiet Motion, Online Musik Magazin 2006 http://www.omm.de/cds/jazz/rue-de-paris-quiet-motion.html
Review Quiet Motion, stadtstreicher.de http://www.stadtstreicher.de/Rezensionen/255/