Lemi Gsteiger
Lemi Gsteiger (born December 30, 1946 in Meiringen as Karl Gsteiger ) is a Swiss jazz musician ( trombone ) from Dixieland , known by the artist name Lemi .
Live and act
While still at school, Gsteiger founded the Lemis Dixieland Band , which experienced its boom in the 1980s. At the beginning of 2012 he broke up his band. In mid-2008 he became a member of the Harlem Hot Seven ; Since 2012 he has also been a member of the Swiss Ramblers Dixieland Jazzband , and since 2017 of the Loverfield Jazzband . As a freelance musician, he is also active in numerous other bands on the Dixieland scene. Since January 2014 he has been organizing monthly concerts with subsequent jam sessions .
Gsteiger's trombone playing is very reminiscent of his role model Chris Barber , whom he met in the 1990s. The musical virtuosity of his instruments and his feeling for old jazz make Lemi a very popular amateur musician in the traditional style. Lemi's musical stations include Mr. Pfluger's Jazzband , Wild Live Jazzband , Dixie Brothers , Swiss Dixie Stompers and New Orleans Hots Shots . Recordings were made during this time. a. also with Benny Waters .
Web links
- Website: Lemis Jazz Channel
- Harlem Hot Seven homepage
- Swiss Ramblers Dixieland Jazzband homepage
- Loverfield Jazz Band homepage
- Lemi at Radio Swiss Jazz
- Lemi at Jazzindex
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Gsteiger, Lemi |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Gsteiger, Karl (maiden name); Lemi (stage name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swiss trombonist and jazz musician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 30, 1946 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Meiringen |