Florian Weber

Florian Weber, born in 1977 in Detmold, Germany, is a genre-defying pianist who effortlessly bridges jazz and classical worlds. Growing up with a music professor father and opera singer mother, he began piano at four and later studied with jazz greats like Lee Konitz, Paul Bley, and John Taylor. His collaborations read like a jazz hall of fame roster—he’s shared stages and recordings with legends such as Konitz (their Village Vanguard live album earned France’s *Jazzman* magazine’s “Choc de l’année”), Lionel Loueke, and ECM labelmate Markus Stockhausen (their glowing duo album *Alba* and quartet work *Lucent Waters* showcase his ECM-era lyricism). Weber’s award-winning career includes a German Record Critics’ Prize, classical concerto performances of Mozart and Gershwin, and a knack for reimagining pop tracks by Coldplay and Jamiroquai through a jazz lens in projects like *Biosphere*. Currently splitting time between teaching and performing globally, his playing balances cerebral complexity with raw emotionality—whether through prismatic trio work or orchestral collaborations. While *Lucent Waters* (2017) remains a recent standout in his discography, newer releases like *Fragrance of Chimonanthus praecox* and *From Cousteau’s Point Of View* signal his continued exploration of jazz’s evolving frontiers.

Genres

Pop

Experimental

Classical

Jazz

Avant-garde

Contemporary Jazz

Fusion Music

Orchestral Music

Improvisational

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Latest Release

Into the Unknown

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Florian Weber

Album - 12 Tracks - Released February 21, 2025