Wolfgang Schalk

Wolfgang Schalk, the acclaimed LA-based Austrian guitarist/composer, announces his latest album, "Dear Earth," a heartfelt dedication to our planet and a testament to the power of artistic expression. Featuring nine original compositions, "Dear Earth" marks Schalk's ninth album as a leader showcasing his edgy musical conceptions. Schalk's virtuosity on both archtop and classical guitar shines throughout the album, revealing his membership in the elite club of today's most creative voices in jazz. "The best, the most convincing, intellectually and - to the same degree - emotionally demanding jazz guitarist." - Jazz Podium “No matter how frenetic or soothing his playing may become, Schalk always plays with a master improviser’s sense of quest.” - DownBeat