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SHOWS
Arthur Hnatek, drumming electronic music
More about the solo project here
The exploration between acoustic improvisation and functional dance music
Releases
Additional selected appearances :
Tigran Hamasyan - The Call Within (2021) / Mockroot (2015)
Erik Truffaz Quartet - Lune Rouge (2019) / Doni Doni (2016)
Melismetiq - Melismetiq Live (2020) / Melismetiq (2017)
Manu Delago - Delta Sleep Reworks (2020)
Verveine - Hotdrama (2020)
Arthur Hnatek Trio
AH - drums / Fabien Iannone - bass / Francesco Geminiani - sax
NEWS
Arthur Hnatek
Arthur Hnatek (pronounced Na-tek), drummer/composer/electronica artist, is a Swiss born, award winner, contemporary musician who is constantly expanding his musical landscape at the forefront of the fusion between electronic music culture and highly technical drumming. In 2022, he was awarded with a "Swiss Music Price".
Active as an electronica artist, Arthur performs and produces electronic music exploring the boundaries between improvisation and functional club music with his drums and modular synths. Critically acclaimed internationally, his music has been heard on BBC6 Music as well in clubs around the world.
He has also been seen drumming with (Nonesuch and ECM artist) Tigran Hamasyan or member of the the Erik Truffaz Quartet.
In June 2020, he released his first vinyl EP, published by Mouthwatering Records, followed by a series of singles throughout the year and two full EPs featuring Taut. One of their latest track was named “Best Swiss Electronic Track of 2021” by SRF3 and is often featured on BBC Radio 6.
On the side of his work as a bandleader with Melismetiq or the Arthur Hnatek Trio (with which they won the ZKB Jazzpreis 2019 and released their first full album "Static" in 2021), Arthur has been seen on stage with many leading figures on the contemporary scene.
Furthermore, Arthur holds a position as member of faculty at the ZHDK (Zürich University for the Arts).
Arthur graduated from the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music in New York City in 2013 where he studied with Mark Guiliana, Kirk Nurock and many others. Since then Arthur has traveled the world drumming with pianist Tigran Hamasyan or part of the Erik Truffaz Quartet. These experiences led him to develop his distinctive drumming style, which combines minimal repetitive music with a virtuoso jazz touch.
He lives today in Zürich.
photo by Rene Mosele
Contact
Booking Agent : Kristina Hofstetter
Write Arthur | arthur@arthurhnatek.com
Publisher : Mouthwatering Records