Frank Möbus

Frank Möbus is a renowned jazz guitarist and academic, holding the rank of Professor at both the Hochschule Weimar, Germany and Hochschule Luzern, Switzerland. He teaches jazz guitar and has been active in academia since 2006. His primary affiliations include the Lucerne School of Music's Department of Jazz and Folk Music.

• Education: Studied at Berklee College of Music (1985–1989) and furthered studies with Jerry Bergonzi in Boston.

Research interests focus on avant-garde jazz guitar, experimental composition, and music production. His work spans collaborations with globally acclaimed artists like Carlos Bica, Jim Black, and Louis Sclavis. He has produced over 60 albums and received notable awards, including the 2011 Kulturstipendium Nürnberg and the 2006 Deutschen Jazzpreis Mannheim for his group 'Der Rote Bereich.'

His discography highlights include leading projects like 'Der Rote Bereich,' 'Carlos Bica AZUL,' and 'KUU!' which explore boundaries between jazz, rock, and experimental music. Recent works emphasize avant-garde improvisation and cross-genre fusion.

• Awards: Kulturstipendium Nürnberg (2011), Deutschen Jazzpreis Mannheim (2006).

Teaching commitments include workshops at numerous European music academies, alongside leading his own jazz guitar courses. He has coached bands like Martina Linn and June Coco, reflecting his dual role as educator and producer.

Labs/Teams: Active in bands such as 'Der Rote Bereich' (avant-garde jazz) and 'Carlos Bica AZUL' (avant-garde trio), showcasing his versatility across performance and academic spheres.