Saxophonist Christoph Irniger: Finding Your Voice in Modern Jazz, Ep. 268

What does it really take to find your sound in today's jazz world?   In Ep. 268, saxophonist Christoph Irniger shares his journey; from his musical beginnings to developing a personal voice through composition, tone, and deep listening.   Below is a detailed timestamp to guide your listening: 00:00 Musical beginning

11:30 Books that helped his playing

13:32 Artists that inspired him

26:10 Feeling rhythm and the pulse

27:36 Writing and playing his own compositions

29:59 Swiss jazz scene

36:14 Utilizing the online world in exposing his work

45:09 How he came up with the title "Dry Sensation"

46:05 Listen to "Dry Sensation"

54:31 A tip for using long tones to get into the changes

55:35 Joe Allard tone exercise

57:01 Listen and reflect to "Abandoned Eggs In a Pan"