Helmut Jasbar, a Viennese guitarist and composer, earned his concert diploma with distinction in 1989 after studying classical guitar in Vienna and Cologne.
Performer Biography
Helmut Jasbar made his outstanding New York debut at Avery Fisher Hall in 1990, a highlight in his international career.
Performer Biography
Helmut Jasbar received a standing ovation for his performance at Leo Brouwer's International Guitar Festival in Havana.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded in Havana, Cuba, in May 1992, and features a guitar made by Kolya Panhuyzen in Toronto in 1990.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The piece 'No, I Never Wrote a Suite' explores fantasy fed by radio's musical conventions, rather than actual or perhaps non-existent folklore.
Compositional Technique
Helmut Jasbar's arrangement of 'Mercy, Mercy, Mercy' attempts to emulate the early piano style of Joe Zawinul, a fellow countryman, in his guitar chorus improvisations.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Helmut Jasbar's 'Three American Graffiti' reflects his impressions from his first trip to the USA in 1987, serving as a diary in sound.
