Influenced by Jazz-Fusion and ECM, Chasper Wanner's compositions blend melancolic-mystical moods with thoughtful poptunes and funky grooves.

11 MP3 Songs
JAZZ: Jazz Fusion, JAZZ: Smooth Jazz



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Biography:

Born in Zürich/Switzerland in 1972. 1983-87: studying drums at the music academy in Basel/Switzerland. 1988: starting to play electric guitar. 1988-94: composing and playing for several pop rock bands. 1994-96: studying at the Swiss Jazz School in Bern. 1996-97 studies and diploma at the Los Angeles Music Academy. 1997-98: working at the L.A. Music Acad. as an ensemble accompanist for bass players, and as a teacher for the Modern Music School in Pasadena/CA. 1998-now working as guitarist, composer and teacher in Switzerland. Chasper Wanner started to compose for Jazz-Fusion Trios in 1996 and has been playing several gigs in L.A. from 1996-98. Back in Switzerland he founded his first group called "f-fossils", and participated in other projects. After 2 Years of playing his compositions with different musicians, Chasper Wanner founded nøretro. nøretro started off as an original ecm-fusion trio in 1998. In 2000/01 joined by several guest-musicians (sax/ trombone/ percussion). The band has been performing mainly in Switzerland and participated an international guitar competition. After two demos nøretro recorded it's debut long play cd in Feb/March 2001 which was released in August 2001.
From 2002-2003 Chasper composed and recorded new tunes for the audio-video performance "outmars"(more info at www.outmars.com). This recording was released in December 2003 and is also available on cdbaby.com.


CD Reviews:

ÂI think it sounds great. Nice, relaxed playing by Chasper Wanner and his group. Sounds like they have played together quite a bit and the horns add a nice touch as well. Wanner's playing is really sounding fluid and focused; he's getting a nice full sound. I don't miss not having keyboards on the CD at all...I'll look forward to hearing the next one!"

Brad Rabuchin Guitarist & Composer/Los Angeles
-Solo-Artist
-Ray Charles, Bonnie Raitt, Tom jones, a.o.



Â...I am very impressed with Chasper Wanner's compositions...very interesting harmony and very melodic. I'm very proud of him. He should keep up the great music he's got a great talent..."

Frank Gambale Guitarist & Composer/Los Angeles
-Solo-Artist
-Chick Corea Electric Band, Vital Information, a.o.




"Chasper Wanner's music is fresh and exciting! The music lilts and sways and is full of interesting spaces for the listener to reflect on the experience. I give it five stars!!!!!"


Mike Shapiro Studio and live drummer/Los Angeles
-Eliane Elias, Al Jarreau, Airto Moreira,
John Patitucci, a.o