Christian Dozzler

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Christian Dozzler (born September 22, 1958 in Vienna ) is an Austrian blues musician .

biography

As a child from a musical background, he already enjoyed classical piano training at the age of five. At fourteen he discovered the blues, which has accompanied him ever since. In addition to the piano, he also plays the harmonica and accordion. In 1981 he became a professional musician. He has lived in the USA since 2000, currently in Fort Worth . Christian Dozzler is one of the most stylistically diverse blues musicians in Europe ( Chicago Blues to Boogie Woogie , Rhythm & Blues to Swamp Blues and Zydeco )

Bands

  • 1976 Backyard Blues Band
  • 1984 Mojo Blues Band
  • 1993 Christian Dozzler & The Blue Waves
  • 1996 Michael Pewny on the Schmelz and for ORF.
  • 2000 member of Larry Garner's band

Since then he has appeared mostly solo in Europe and the USA, but also with Texan blues greats such as Anson Funderburgh , Mike Morgan & The Crawl and Hash Brown & The Browntones . In 2014 he undertook two European tours with the German blues guitarist and singer Michael van Merwyk, who also measures two meters .

Awards

  • 2008 Blues Critic Award: Nomination in the category "Best Blues Keyboardist".

Discography

  • Livin 'Live (2009)
  • The Blues and a Half (2008)
  • All Alone and Blue (2003)
  • Louisiana (1999)
  • Smile Awhile (1998)
  • Perfect Day (1996)
  • Take It Easy (1994)
  • Crazy `Bout Boogie (1996), SR06CD, Michael Pewny live in Kaltenleutzüge / Susy & Bellaphon Records

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personal data
SURNAME Dozzler, Christian
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Austrian blues musician
DATE OF BIRTH September 22, 1958
PLACE OF BIRTH Vienna