Florian is excited to share a new large ensemble project he has been tirelessly working on over the past year. In collaboration with Canadian saxophonist and composer Quinsin Nachoff, Florian has composed new music for chamber orchestra and jazz quartet. From October 7th to 11th, they will be in Montréal to rehearse, perform, and record […]
New album out today! Iris Trio – Project Earth: The Blue Chapter
Florian’s debut album as a composer with a classical chamber ensemble. The first in the Iris Trio‘s epic multi-chapter Project Earth series, The Blue Chapter features original compositions Florian Hoefner, with original poetry written and recited by Griffin Prize-winning poet Don McKay. The result is the collision of the Iris Trio’s virtuosity and “exquisite balance […]
German Winter Tour
The Florian Hoefner Trio will tour their JUNO-award winning album “Desert Bloom” in Germany in December 2024.
First Flying Pooka! Single Out Today!
The first single from Florian’s new album with Flying Pooka! is out today on all major streaming platforms.
Flying Pooka! to take off on Oct 6th on Alma Records
The debut album of Flying Pooka!, the duo of pianist Florian Hoefner and saxophonist Dani Oore will drop on Oct 6th on Alma Records.
Atlantic Jazz Nights Season 2 Launching September 16th!
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.
Iris Trio premieres Florian’s new chamber works in Germany and USA
The Iris Trio (clarinet, viola, piano) is going to tour Germany and the USA in May 2023, presenting a new program of works by Florian.
Canadian West Coast Tour
The Florian Hoefner Trio will tour their JUNO-award winning album “Desert Bloom” on the Canadian West Coast in April 2023.
Desert Bloom wins 2023 Juno Award as Jazz Album of the Year (Group)!
Desert Bloom wins Jazz Album of the Year at the 2023 Juno Awards. The awards were handed out at the JUNO Opening Night Gala in Edmonton, AB!
Desert Bloom nominated for Juno Award as Jazz Album of the Year (Group)!
Desert Bloom was nominated as Jazz Album of the Year at the 2023 JUNO Awards. The awards will be handed out in Edmonton, AB on March 11th 2023.