Thomas Käfel
Drums (Jazz & Popular Music)
Artistic or Pedagogical Education
- Jazz-Drums studies (diploma) at the Landeskonservatorium Klagenfurt with Erich Bachträgl
- Drums studies at the Los Angeles Music Academy (Mike Shapiro, Ralph Humphrey, Joe Porcaro)
- Jazz drums studies (Master of Arts) at the Private University of Vienna (MUK) with Walter
- Grassmann and Tony Mühlhofer
Teaching & Research
- Tutor at JAM MUSIC LAB Private University for Jazz and Popular Music & Friedrich Gulda School of Music Wien since 2016
Discography
- Blitzenbolt https://open.spotify.com/artist/1VAbibRjJXo16iz0vz6D0K?si=hd3SE34gRAyGgYjICslXjw
- Flozell https://open.spotify.com/artist/13iZNF8eQksnc5uisNT3lB?si=_M_GjD6FSySuXESwYbHh4g
- Goldnagel https://open.spotify.com/artist/3NmZtliiaUqUN3fPvXmbOQ?si=GCsUbBNmQQKRpgjGei1sfA
Miscellaneous
- Various International Festivals such as Umbria Jazz Festival (ITA), Muhu Future Music Festival (EST), Jazz Festival Saalfelden (A), Jazz Ahead Festival (DEU)
- Touring activity in Europe and USA
- Collaborations (live and/or studio): Martin Koller, Ola Onabule (UK), Sarah Dashew (U.S.), Markus Geiselhart Orchestra, Rob Bargad, Michael Erian, Primus Sitter, Ganes (ITA/D), Karen Asatrian, Tonč Feinig, Mary Roos.
- Extensive experience with Logic Pro and Ableton Live (editing, arranging, etc.)