Harald Putz

Harald Putz is a Lecturer at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK) since 1990, specializing in Jazz Bass (Double and E-Bass). He teaches within the Faculty of Music, focusing on jazz performance and instrumental instruction. His career spans extensive collaborations in jazz, theater, and musical productions.

Education: Completed classical and jazz bass studies at the Vienna Conservatory (now MUK), earning a diploma.

Research interests include jazz performance techniques, music pedagogy, and interdisciplinary artistic collaborations. His work emphasizes live performance, ensemble playing, and historical jazz traditions.

Performance highlights include recordings with artists like Marianne Mendt, Paul Fields, and participation in festivals such as Salzburg Jazz Autumn and Vienna Jazz Festival. He has toured globally, including Norway, Hong Kong, and China.

Notable projects: Jazzklusiv, Paul Fields Ensemble, and Radio Kings. He has also been involved in theater productions like Snoopy and Florence Foster Jenkins Award.