Desert Bloom was nominated as Jazz Album of the Year and Instrumental Album of the Year at the 2023 East Coast Music Awards. The awards show and conference will be held in Halifax from May 3rd – 7th 2023.
Desert Bloom nominated for 2 East Coast Music Awards!!
Desert Bloom was nominated as Jazz Album of the Year and Instrumental Album of the Year at the 2023 East Coast Music Awards. The awards show and conference will be held in Halifax from May 3rd – 7th 2023.
New works for chamber trio on tour in Ontario
The Iris Trio (clarinet, viola, piano) is going to tour Ontario in January / February 2023, presenting a new program of all works by Florian.
Desert Bloom on many “Best of 2022” lists!
We are excited to share that Florian’s latest Trio album, “Desert Bloom” was placed on many “Best of 2022” lists.
New works for chamber trio on tour
The Iris Trio (clarinet, viola, piano) is going to tour Atlantic Canada in November 2022, presenting a new program of all works by Florian.
Florian Wins 2 MusicNL Awards!
Florian won 2 MusicNL Awards in the Categories Instrumental Artist of the Year and Global Artist of the Year! The MusicNL Awards are Newfoundland and Labrador’s provincial music awards.
Nominated for 4 MusicNL Awards
Florian has been nominated for awards in 4 categories at the 2022 MusicNL Awards. The MusicNL Awards are the provincial music awards in Newfoundland and Labrador. The awards ceremony will be held from October 26th – 29th 2022 in Corner Brook, NL. Nominated for: Album of the Year Instrumental Artist of the Year Global Artists […]
New Video out on Vevo
The full length studio video of Florian’s arrangement of the Punch Brothers’ “It’s All Part of the Plan is now out on Vevo. Florian is a big fan of the Punch Brothers’ music and this arrangement as released on his latest album “Desert Bloom” pays homage to the depth and sophistication of their music.
Atlantic Jazz Nights: Vol. II featuring Christine Jensen and Rajiv Jayaweera
On June 20th, a new international performance series curated and hosted by Florian Hoefner and bassist Jim Vivian will launch at the Arts and Culture Centre in St. John’s, NL. The launch concert will feature saxophone legend, Jerry Bergonzi and revered NYC-based drummer, Allan Mednard.
New Album “Desert Bloom” out now on Alma Records
On June 3rd Florian’s new album, “Desert Bloom” with Andrew Downing on bass and Nick Fraser will be released on Alma Records. The album consists of 7 new original compositions and 2 arrangements. We cannot wait to share the new music with you.