Silvan Zingg - Boogie Woogie Piano

During his early schooltime, influenced by records of black Boogie Woogie masters Silvan Zingg began to play by himself the piano. When he was seventeen he officially appeared in the programm of the Blues Festival in Lugano as the youngest musician that have ever performed at this event.
Entertaining the enthusiastic public, he seemed to be able to easely convince his listeners about his feeling for this music and about his sensational interpretation of the Blues. Similary, he showed his ability to play Boogie Woogie and his personal touch with the piano. His favourite styles are mostly classic Boogie Woogie, Blues and Jazz with variations from all kind of different musical waves. Silvan is today one of the most requested piano entertainer in his country at appears and performs at many important events and festivals.
Also the organisation of the famous Charleston Blues Festival in South Carolina (USA) was so impressed, that they invited the young pianist to the "Masters of Boogie Woogie & Blues Piano Night" in the King Street Palace in Charleston. At the presentation Silvan was introduced to the public as the "young boogie woogie prodigy from Lugano, Switzerland". Silvan Zingg remembers: "...this was definitly one of the most exciting experiences of my life: the whole King Street Palace audience was making an uproon. While I was playing, my thoughts flew sixty years into the past, when this music in this country was played played by blacks in little taverns "Juke Joints", for an audience of farmers and railway workers. Now, it was me, who had this sensational experience to play as the only European, taking part at the festival. I felt I was the one in the spotlight and I was being carried by waves of applause coming from an enthusiastic audience. I consider it a great luck have been part of this unique atmosphere..."

Since Silvan Zingg was eighteen, when he recorded his first CD, he realesed eight CD's and one DVD.
Silvan Zingg and his Trio have been knowing each other for some years. They held their first apparition in common at the graduation party of the school where they had studied together. During the past years, they have been performing in concerts together at major venues in Switzerland, Europe and foreign countries. The music flows in Silvan's and his music pals blood. They demonstrate it with their joy to play, with their brilliant tecniques and fantasyfull setup at their concerts; no matter if on a small private occasions or on big festivals. They both know how to attract a great audience playing openly, precisely their colourful variations of tunes. Their unmistakeable features are an uncomplicated young-look and a huge amount of pleasure to play music.
Legends During his performances at international Festivals, he had the opportunity to meet many musicians. Including legendary pianists like: Sammy Price, Memphis Slim, Champion Jack Dupree, Jimmy Walker, Ray Charles, Pinetop Perkins, Katie Webster, B.B.King, Ray Charles, Axel Zwingenberger, Michel Petrucciani and many more.
The Trio The Silvan Zingg Trio is touring successfully since 3 years in Switzerland and Europe. They play Boogie Woogie, Blues, Swing 'n'Jazz. Valerio Felice on drums and Nuno Alexandre on the upright bass. The CD "Boogie Woogie Triology" will be released this year. Don't miss the great boogie woogie show!

Int.Boogie Woogie Festival Lugano-Manno Silvan Zingg is also the promoter of the Int. Boogie Woogie Festival in Lugano-Manno Switzerland. The event is unique in his kind! Every year the best piano players join this event in the faboulous Ticino area in South Switzerland. www.boogiefestival.com