Oliver Potratz

Oliver Potratz is a Lecturer at the Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna since September 2025. A Berlin-trained musician holding a Master of Arts in Jazz Composition (summa cum laude) from the Jazz Institute Berlin (UdK), he bridges diverse musical traditions through performance, composition, and cross-cultural projects.

His research and artistic practice span:

• Genre fusion: Integrating jazz, classical, and global music traditions
• Cross-cultural collaboration: Documented through Afghanistan Music Research Center leadership
• Media scoring: Composition for television and radio including Babylon Berlin
• Contemporary performance: 90+ recordings across 70+ countries

Significant awards recognizing his contributions include:

• New German Jazz Prize (2008)
• German Record Critics' Award (2020)
• Two-time German Jazz Prize winner (2021)
• Amadeus Music Award (2023 with Shake Stew)
• Multiple Berlin Senate scholarships

He directs international projects including the German-Afghan SAFAR initiative at Franz Liszt University Weimar, organizing concerts across conflict zones while preserving musical heritage.