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| birth_place = [[Würzburg]], Germany
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| genre = Jazz, funk
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| origin = [[Würzburg]], [[Germany]]
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| occupation = Musician
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| occupation = [[Saxophonist]]
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'''Susanne Alt''' (born 1978) is a jazz [[saxophone]] player and composer based in [[Amsterdam]], [[Netherlands]].
'''Susanne Alt''' (born 1978) is a German jazz [[saxophone]] player and composer based in [[Amsterdam]], [[Netherlands]].<ref>http://www.yanagisawasax.co.jp/ger/artists/view/261 Yanagisawa Artist profile</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
Susanne Alt was born in [[Würzburg]], Germany, in 1978, to Hans-Joachim and Maria Alt. Hans-Joachim is a composer, poet and piano teacher, and Maria is a guitar teacher. After studying classical piano and guitar with her parents, Susanne began playing the saxophone in 1991, and successfully participated in several saxophone competitions. Between 1993-1995, while still in high-school, she started taking lessons in classical saxophone at the Meistersingerkonservatorium Nuremberg, and was a full-time student there during the 1995-96 academic year. During this year Susanne began practicing in jazz music, and later that year, after winning the "Siemens-Jazz-Förderpreis" she moved to the [[Netherlands]] to continue here studies at the Hilversums Conservatorium. (The school was later merged into the [[Conservatorium van Amsterdam]]).<ref name="Biography website Susanne Alt">[http://www.susannealt.com/weblog/about-susanne//Biography website Susanne Alt]</ref>
Susanne Alt was born in [[Würzburg]], Germany, in 1978, to Hans-Joachim and Maria Alt. Hans-Joachim is a composer, poet and piano teacher, and Maria is a guitar teacher. After studying classical piano and guitar with her parents, Susanne began playing the saxophone in 1991, and successfully participated in several saxophone competitions. Between 1993 and 1995, while still in high-school, she started taking lessons in classical saxophone at the Meistersingerkonservatorium Nuremberg, and was a full-time student there during the 1995–96 academic year. During this year Susanne began practicing in jazz music, and later that year, after winning the "Siemens-Jazz-Förderpreis" she moved to the [[Netherlands]] to continue here studies at the Hilversums Conservatorium. (The school was later merged into the [[Conservatorium van Amsterdam]]).<ref name="Biography website Susanne Alt">[http://www.susannealt.com/weblog/about-susanne//Biography website Susanne Alt]</ref>


Postgraduate studies brought her back to Germany, where she enrolled in the [[Berlin University of the Arts]] in 2000. She formed her own ensemble, the "Susanne Alt Quartet" in 2003, and in the following year released her debut album, ''Nocturne'' at [[Bimhuis]], Amsterdam.<ref name="Bimhuis">[http://bimhuis.com/gigs/susanne-alt-quartet-2 Bimhuis.com]</ref>
Postgraduate studies brought her back to Germany, where she enrolled in the [[Berlin University of the Arts]] in 2000. She formed her own ensemble, the "Susanne Alt Quartet" in 2003, and in the following year released her debut album, ''Nocturne'' at [[Bimhuis]], Amsterdam.<ref name="Bimhuis">[http://bimhuis.com/gigs/susanne-alt-quartet-2 Bimhuis.com]</ref>


After 5 jazz albums Alt released the funk album ''Saxify'' in 2016, preceded by the 7-inch single ''Saxify''.<ref name="Single 'Saxify'">[http://www.jazzism.nl/nieuws/beluister-saxify-de-nieuwe-single-van-susanne-alt//Jazzism]</ref> The album features 36 musicians, amongst them: [[Fred Wesley]], [[Michael "Clip" Payne]], [[Michael Hampton]], Rodney "Skeet" Curtis, Roger Smith ([[Tower Of Power]]).<ref name="Personnel 'Saxify">[https://www.discogs.com/Susanne-Alt-Saxify/release/7845089]</ref> The album received great reviews from various (inter)national sources and is considered her most ambitious work to date.
After 5 jazz albums Alt released the funk album ''Saxify'' in 2016, preceded by the 7-inch single ''Saxify''.<ref name="Single 'Saxify'">{{Cite web|url=http://www.jazzism.nl/nieuws/beluister-saxify-de-nieuwe-single-van-susanne-alt//Jazzism|title = Jazzism op North Sea Jazz, Blog 1|date = 10 July 2014}}</ref> The album features 36 musicians, amongst them: [[Fred Wesley]], [[Michael "Clip" Payne]], [[Michael Hampton]], Rodney "Skeet" Curtis, Roger Smith ([[Tower Of Power]]).<ref>"Personnel 'Saxify"</ref>[https://www.discogs.com/Susanne-Alt-Saxify/release/7845089] The album received great reviews from various (inter)national sources and is considered her most ambitious work to date.


Alt has collaborated with a number of notable musicians and ensembles. Since 1998, she played with Rosa King, of Soulcatchers, Tribute 2 Bob Marley; [[Bundesjazzorchester|BuJazzO]], was a member of the Amsterdam Jazz Orchestra, played with Jamal Thomas Band, [[Fred Wesley]] and the New J.B.'s.
Alt has collaborated with a number of notable musicians and ensembles. Since 1998, she played with Rosa King, of Soulcatchers, Tribute 2 Bob Marley; [[Bundesjazzorchester|BuJazzO]], was a member of the Amsterdam Jazz Orchestra, played with Jamal Thomas Band, [[Fred Wesley]] and the New J.B.'s.
She has also toured worldwide with house DJ’s and producers such as Hardsoul Productions,<ref>[https://www.discogs.com/Hardsoul-Where-Did-Our-Love-Go/master/576379/ Collaboration with Hardsoul]</ref> Piglife, Roog, Ronald Molendijk, Marc van Dale and Erick E. For several years now she has also performed with jazz DJ's like Graham B, DJ Maestro, and Wicked Jazz Sounds.
She has also toured worldwide with house DJ's and producers such as Hardsoul Productions,<ref>[https://www.discogs.com/Hardsoul-Where-Did-Our-Love-Go/master/576379/ Collaboration with Hardsoul]</ref> Piglife, Roog, Ronald Molendijk, Marc van Dale and Erick E. For several years now she has also performed with jazz DJ's like Graham B, DJ Maestro, and Wicked Jazz Sounds.


==Discography==
==Discography==
* 2004: ''Nocturne''
* ''Nocturne'' (Venus Tunes, 2004)
* ''Delight'' (Venus Tunes, 2007)
Personnel:
* ''On Track'' (Venus Tunes, 2009)
Susanne Alt: alto and soprano saxophone
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* ''Live at Bimhuis'' (Venus Tunes, 2011)
Thijs Cuppen: piano
* ''How to Kiss'' (Venus Tunes, 2012)
Sven Schuster: double bass
* ''Saxify'' (Venus Tunes, 2016)
Klaas van Donkersgoed: drums


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==References==
* 2007: ''Delight'' with special guest Anton Goudsmit:guitar
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Personnel:
Susanne Alt: alto and soprano saxophone
Thijs Cuppen: piano
Sven Schuster: double bass
Philippe Lemm: drums

* 2009: ''On Track'' with special guests Bruno Speight (guitar) and Fred Wesley (trombone)
Personnel:
Susanne Alt: alto and soprano saxophone
Thijs Cuppen: piano
Sven Schuster: double bass
Philippe Lemm: drums<ref name="allmusic">[{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r1553385|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic.com]</ref>

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* 2011 ''Live At Bimhuis''
Personnel:
Susanne Alt: alto and soprano saxophone
Thijs Cuppen: piano
Sven Schuster: double bass
Philippe Lemm: drums<ref>[http://www.discogs.com/Susanne-Alt-Quartet-Live-At-Bimhuis/release/2675394/ Susanne Alt Quartet at Discogs]</ref>

* 2012 ''How to kiss'' with special guests: Loet van der Lee (trumpet), Jos de Haas (percussion), Thijs van Leer (Hammond L100)
Personnel:
Susanne Alt: alto saxophone, vocals
Thijs Cuppen: Fender Rhodes, Hammond L100
Eran Har Even: guitar
Sven Schuster: bass
Philippe Lemm: drums

* 2016 ''Saxify''


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.susannealt.com Official website]
* [https://www.susannealt.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.youtube.com/venustunes Youtube profile of Susanne Alt]

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{{reflist}}<ref>http://bimhuis.com/gigs/susanne-alt-quartet-2</ref>
{{reflist}}<ref>https://www.discogs.com/Susanne-Alt-Saxify/release/7845089-4</ref>


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Latest revision as of 15:01, 18 September 2024

Susanne Alt
Susanne Alt in 2015 (photo Michel Zoeter)
Susanne Alt in 2015 (photo Michel Zoeter)
Background information
Birth name (1978-04-15) 15 April 1978 (age 46)
BornWürzburg, Germany
GenresJazz, funk
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Saxophone, flute
Years active1991–present
LabelsVenus Tunes
Websitesusannealt.com

Susanne Alt (born 1978) is a German jazz saxophone player and composer based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.[1]

Biography

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Susanne Alt was born in Würzburg, Germany, in 1978, to Hans-Joachim and Maria Alt. Hans-Joachim is a composer, poet and piano teacher, and Maria is a guitar teacher. After studying classical piano and guitar with her parents, Susanne began playing the saxophone in 1991, and successfully participated in several saxophone competitions. Between 1993 and 1995, while still in high-school, she started taking lessons in classical saxophone at the Meistersingerkonservatorium Nuremberg, and was a full-time student there during the 1995–96 academic year. During this year Susanne began practicing in jazz music, and later that year, after winning the "Siemens-Jazz-Förderpreis" she moved to the Netherlands to continue here studies at the Hilversums Conservatorium. (The school was later merged into the Conservatorium van Amsterdam).[2]

Postgraduate studies brought her back to Germany, where she enrolled in the Berlin University of the Arts in 2000. She formed her own ensemble, the "Susanne Alt Quartet" in 2003, and in the following year released her debut album, Nocturne at Bimhuis, Amsterdam.[3]

After 5 jazz albums Alt released the funk album Saxify in 2016, preceded by the 7-inch single Saxify.[4] The album features 36 musicians, amongst them: Fred Wesley, Michael "Clip" Payne, Michael Hampton, Rodney "Skeet" Curtis, Roger Smith (Tower Of Power).[5][1] The album received great reviews from various (inter)national sources and is considered her most ambitious work to date.

Alt has collaborated with a number of notable musicians and ensembles. Since 1998, she played with Rosa King, of Soulcatchers, Tribute 2 Bob Marley; BuJazzO, was a member of the Amsterdam Jazz Orchestra, played with Jamal Thomas Band, Fred Wesley and the New J.B.'s. She has also toured worldwide with house DJ's and producers such as Hardsoul Productions,[6] Piglife, Roog, Ronald Molendijk, Marc van Dale and Erick E. For several years now she has also performed with jazz DJ's like Graham B, DJ Maestro, and Wicked Jazz Sounds.

Discography

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  • Nocturne (Venus Tunes, 2004)
  • Delight (Venus Tunes, 2007)
  • On Track (Venus Tunes, 2009)
  • Live at Bimhuis (Venus Tunes, 2011)
  • How to Kiss (Venus Tunes, 2012)
  • Saxify (Venus Tunes, 2016)

References

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  1. ^ http://www.yanagisawasax.co.jp/ger/artists/view/261 Yanagisawa Artist profile
  2. ^ website Susanne Alt
  3. ^ Bimhuis.com
  4. ^ "Jazzism op North Sea Jazz, Blog 1". 10 July 2014.
  5. ^ "Personnel 'Saxify"
  6. ^ Collaboration with Hardsoul
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