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Working with the DrumPeople in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
10-07-2023
Im proud to work with the Dutch drum group DrumPeople again doing live electronics and programming for the awards and closing ceremony of the International Biology Olympiad in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. We created a custom-made live performance especially for this event.
Preview of the new theater show with singer/songwriter Jordy van Loon
04-06-2023
Today we are performing a first preview show of the upcoming music theater program "De Grote Kleine Man - Louis Davids” at Theater De Kik in Elst. The show is about Dutcch singer Louis Davids from the 1930’s and will be in the Dutch theaters in spring 2024. I’m again taking the lead as musical director, arranged the repertoire and will perform together with Jordy on stage. Check out my agenda for tour dates.
New electronic-jazz project, the Maiwald/Spaargaren Project
10-01-2023
I’ve been wanting to create something that combines my interest and passion for music, improvisation, electronics, video and technology in general. I’m excited to announce the new Maiwald/Spaargaren Project, a collaboration with jazz saxophonist Iman Spaargaren. Iman and I have quite a history of playing together, now we're exploring new ground. Here’s a first impression, more material coming up soon. Stay tuned!
Playing with the Frank Paavo Quintett at Jazzclub Bacchus
10-12-2022
I’m happy to be playing some real jazz music again with the Frank Paavo Quintett at the Jazzclub Cultureel Cafe Bacchus in Aalsmeer. It was fun playing with these great musicians: Frank Paavo on saxophones, Ellister van der Molen on trumpet, Paul Berner on bass and Franc auf dem Brinke on drums. More concerts coming soon!
Playing 6 shows with singer/songwriter Jordy van Loon
04-11-2022
This season I’ll be accompaning singer/songwriter Jordy van Loon again in the theater concert show ‘Blauw’. I’m the musical director of the show, we will be playing this fall and upcoming spring in theaters in Baarn, Roosendaal, Zaltbommel, Culemborg, Oudenbosch and Zoetermeer. This tour builds on the succes of our past show ’Tien jaar later - andere wegen’. In 2023/24 we are presenting a new show about Louis Davids.
Performing 4 shows with Naomi Inez aka De Liedjestovenaar again
26-09-2022
The next two weeks I’ll be playing four shows again with singer/actrice Naomi Inez aka De Liedjestovenaar in her music theater program for kids ‘Het Toverbos’, standing in for pianist Hayo Sanders. I also recorded and edited the thrailer video for the show. Happy to be performing again!
Playing with the Frank Paavo Quintett at Jazzfestival 'Jazz aan de Maas'
11-07-2022
I’m happy to be playing some real jazz music again with the Frank Paavo Quintett at the Jazzfestival Jazz aan de Maas in Swalmen. It was fun playing with these great musicians: Frank Paavo on saxophones, Gerard Klein on trumpet, Jort Terwijn on bass and Bart van Helsdingen on drums. More concerts coming soon!
50 years of BIM - professional accociation of improvising musicians
25-04-2022
Im proud to announce that I’ve been asked to produce five trailer video clips for the festival of 50 years of BIM professional accociation of improvising musicians, of which I’m a member of myself. Check out all five trailers, recorded at the BIMhuis in Amstredam.
Performing ten shows in a row in Belgium with the DrumPeople
19-04-2022
Im proud to announce that I will be performing with the Dutch drum group DrumPeople, doing live electronics and programming for a big German automobile brand. We created a custom-made, innovative live performance especially for this event with ten shows in a row.
Playing the theater show 'Diva’s' again with Eric Beekes
17-11-2021
After almost two years of pandemic with little to no live shows and concerts I’m happy to be accompaning actor/singer Eric Beekes again with his theater program ‘Diva’s’ at the Posttheater in Arnhem. The show will also be broadcasted as a livestream. Besides accompanying Eirc Beekes I will be playing a couple of solo piano pieces. Check out the trailer I recorded and edited for this program.
Performing 3 shows with Naomi Inez aka De Liedjestovenaar
27-09-2021
This week I’ll be performing three times again with singer/actrice Naomi Inez aka De Liedjestovenaar in her music theater program for kids ‘Het Toverbos’, standing in for pianist Hayo Sanders. I also recorded and edited the thrailer video for the show back in 2019.
Last concert Jordy van Loon show ‘Tien jaar later - andere wegen’
03-09.2021
After one and a half year of pandemic I’ll be accompaning singer/songwriter Jordy van Loon again with the theater concert show 'Tien jaar later - andere wegen’ at theater De Schalm in Veldhoven. This is the very last concert of the tour. Hopefully we will be back in the theaters in 22/23 with a new program called ‘Blauw’.
More audio and video recording, editing and livestreaming
01-06-2021
With most concerts cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic I had to shift my work as a musician more towards recording and editing audio and video and doing livestreaming as there's a big demand for that. Luckily this way I was able to maintain working in my field and keep on supporting music, theater and the arts.
Check out my video portfolio at maiwaldmedia.com
Trailer ‘De Magie van Marokko’ of Naomi Inez aka De Liedjestovenaar
16-02.2021
I’m proud to present the production of the trailer for the upcoming theater program for children ‘De Magie van Marokko’ of singer/actrice Naomi Inez aaka 'De Liedjestovenaar’. The recording took place at the Beauforttheater Austerlitz. I recorded and edited the trailer video for the show.
CD recording and livestream of the Laurens Moreno Ensemble
21-11-2020
I’m proud to announce the CD album recording and live stream of the Laurens Moreno Ensemble with beautiful Hongarian music played on viola. Check out the preview of the livestream concert I recorded and conducted for them.
Video Chistian Doepke 'Art & Improviastion'
29-10-2020
Check out one of the five video's I recorded and edited for pianist Christian Doepke and his performance ‘Art & Improvisation’ where he shows his own sketching and paintings while Improvising on the piano.
Live performance on UK Starpoint Radio with singer Rose Spearman
07-09-2020
After a long period with no performances due to the pandemic and the lockdown I’m finally playing again, thanks to livestreaming. Singer Rose Spearman asked me to play a livestreaam together for Starpoint Radio in the United Kingdom. We played two songs together, it feels great to get the chance to play music again!
Livestream of the DJAM end-of-the-year recital and concert
26-08-2020
Due to the pandemic all concerts and performances were cancelled and also the end-of-the-year recital and concert of the DJAM music school for jazz and improvised music in Amsterdam had to be postponed. Fortunately it was possible to hold the event as a livestreaam after the summer break. Due to my video and livestreaam skills I was able to make this possible.
New single ‘Anne Frank’ by singer/songwriter Jordy van Loon
24-04-2020
I’m proud to announce the new single ‘Anne Frank’ by singer/songwriter Jordy van Loon. Derived from the concert theater shows we did together we decided to record this special song, written by Jan Zwarteveen. Besides playing the piano and keyboard parts I also recorded, edited and mixed the single. The guitar parts are played by Glenn Schwärzer.
International Jazz Day 2020 social distance video clip
30-03-2020
For some time I’ve been interested in video recording and editing. Due to the pandemic this now becomes more prominent. This video, initiated by drummer and fellow musician Franc auf dem Brinke to support jazz music at the International Jazz Day 2020, was recorded seperately because of social distancing and mixed and edited afterwards by me.
Check out my video portfolio at maiwaldmedia.com
Theater program for kids 'Koffers vol Annie' with actor/singer Eric Beekes
30-03-2020
The theater program for children 'Koffers vol Annie’ of Dutch actor/singer Eric Beekes is based on and composed of songs, stories and poems written by famous Dutch writer Annie MG Schmid. I am accompaning Eric on the piano.
I also arranged, recorded and produced the CD album 'Koffers vol Annie'. The CD is available for sale here.
Performing with the DrumPeople in Baku, Azerbaijan
08-12-2019
For a couple of years now I’ve been working together with the Dutch drum group DrumPeople performing with them in the Netherlands and abroad doing live electronics and producing custom made backing tracks and promotional videos. One of our highlights from this year was a show in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Check out the promotional video I edited for them, enjoy!
Promo video StarkLinnemann Quartett - Pictures at an Exhibition
22-08-2018
Besides playing and recording I’ve been working on in video recording and editing for some time now. Here’s a promotional video I made for the StartLinnemann Quartet about their new program "Pictures at an Exhibition”.
Check out my video portfolio at maiwaldmedia.com
Theater concert tour Jordy van Loon ‘Tien jaar later - andere wegen'
15-5-2018
This fall I’ll be accompaning singer Jordy van Loon with his new Theatershow 'Tien jaar later - andere wegen'. Check out these bits from our try-out show at the Betty Asfalt Complex in Amsterdam
Live performance on Dutch Radio 5 with singer Rose Spearman
26-02-2018
I accompanied singer Rose Spearman on the radio program Volgspot on Dutch radio NPO Radio 5. We played four songs in total, the last one, ‘What a Wonderful World’ was recorded on video. Listen to the whole radio program here, with interview and performances at 0:28 and 1:26 hours, enjoy!
Playing at the Bimhuis, Amsterdam with Yasam Hancilar
19-02-2018
I’m invited to play with Turkisch jazz singer Yasam Hancilar and bass player Gerco Aerts at the Bimhuis, Amsterdam, joined by Joan Terol Amigó on drums. BIMLAB is an impro series in the BIMHUIS café with unexpected musical encounters.
New Single “Ik vier het leven dat ik leef” by Jordy van Loon out now!
02-10-2017
The new Single “Ik vier het leven dat ik leef” of singer Jordy van Loon is released. I’m proud to say that I recorded and produced the Single and also shot and edited the videoclip.
Song for Empathy - a special project with refugee musicians from Syria
14-03-2016
Together with singer/writer Patrick Verheij I have been working on a special musical project incorporating Syrian musicians coming to Amsterdam as refugees. It has been a very special experience working together, talking and listening to their stories. I’m honored and proud to be part of it and to show the result to you.
The song is a call for mutual understanding and respect and an attempt to encourage the dialog in times of separation and fear.
“The same color blod runs through our veins.”
The song is a call for mutual understanding and respect and an attempt to encourage the dialog in times of separation and fear.
The song is a call for mutual understanding and respect and an attempt to encourage the dialog in times of separation and fear.
If you like the song please share it with your friends. You can help us create more projects by downloding the song on iTunes. ‘Song for Empathy’ is also available on Spotify, CDBaby and BandCamp
Funk-jazz project TRUNK. performing at the Amsterdam UITmarkt
02-09-2015
I’m proud to announce that I will be playing with my new funk-jazz project TRUNK. at this years Amsterdam Uitmarkt. We‘ll play a half hour showcase on one of the main stages, the ABN AMRO podium on the main square, the Museumplein, on Sunday August 30th from 14:30 - 15:00. Check out our video and SoundCloud below
Press quotes on my new trio album “THE SILENT ONES”
“The new album ‘The Silent Ones’ prominently places Maiwald and his trio on the map in the Dutch and International jazz scene.” Jazzenzo
“With the debut album already earning wide critical acclaim, his second album Maiwald particularly emphasizes his own sound.” JazzContrasten
“With his sophisticated touché Maiwald confidently exhibits theme’s and improvises particularly beautiful and inspired.” Musicframes
“Considerate, jet lyrical and virtuous, Maiwald forms a strong combination with bass player Guus Bakker and drummer Pim Dros.“ Jazzism
Wolfgang Maiwald proves to be a skillful, lyrical, melody-loving pianist who has captured his place in Europe’s first division of Jazz-pianists.” Klaas Koopman, Jazz journalist
Check out the new album “THE SILENT ONES” of the Wolfgang Maiwald Trio
06-05-2014
I’m proud to announce the release of the second album with my trio, the Wolfgang Maiwald Trio, entitled The Silent Ones. The album is released in the Netherlands and in Japan and is available in the Dutch record stores and on iTunes, Spotify, BandCamp, CDBaby and Amazon.
“A compelling album balancing between tradition and modern, full of melody, harmony and rhythm.” Cultuurpodium Online
Wolfgang Maiwald Trio album release concert at the North Sea Jazz Club and concert tour
21-09-2014
The official album release concert of the new album ‘The Silent Ones’ on September 21st at the North Sea Jazz Club in Amsterdam, The Netherlands was a big succes! We had a full house, nice crouwd and very nice atmosphere and performance. Check out a couple of videos from the concert.
Wolfgang Maiwald Trio again performing at the Amsterdam Concertgebouw
30-08-2014
Here’s a short video compilation of concert of the Wolfgang Maiwald Trio at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam during the Uitmarkt 2013.
Interview in Dutch jazz magazine "Jazzism"
17-11-2014
I’m proud to announce a whole-page article in the renowned Dutch jazz magazine Jazzism. The article, featuring an interview about my new album and my view on music is titled: ‘Silent side comes to life’. Click on the image to read the whole article in Dutch. Enjoy!
Wolfgang Maiwald Trio in the semi-finals of the Dutch Jazz Competition
06-05-2014
I am proud to announce that my trio made it through the Semi-Finals of the Dutch Jazz Competition 2014!
The Dutch Jazz Competition offers talented Dutch jazz musicians the opportunity to present themselves to a wider public, the press and the music industry. The Dutch Jazz Competition is therefore an important stimulus for the career of the participating musician.
The competition is initiated by North Sea Jazz Festival, Nederlandse Toonkunstenaarsbond, NTR, NVPI, Wereldomroep and Buma Cultuur.
Wolfgang Maiwald Trio performing at the Dutch Jazz Day
10-12-2013
Here’s a short video compilation of the concert of the Wolfgang Maiwald Trio at the Dutch Jazz Day 2013 in Rotterdam.
Wolfgang Maiwald Trio performing at the Amsterdam Concertgebouw
09-09-2013
Here’s a short video compilation of concert of the Wolfgang Maiwald Trio at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam during the Uitmarkt 2013.