Niko Schauble : Associate Artist
Artist website: https://pughousestudios.com
Niko Schauble is an award winning drummer, composer and audio engineer.
Born in 1962 Niko grew up in a family of musicians, singers, a record producer & lyricist and a famous jazz bassist (Eberhard Weber). He started to play piano at age 4 and drums at age 11. His first forays into audio recording were on a 4-track tape machine in the late 1970s.
Niko has performed with many of the world's leading artists including Wynton Marsalis, Lee Konitz, Enrico Rava, Paul Grabowsky, Trilok Gurtu, Karaikudi R. Mani, Arthur Blythe, Deborah Conway, Archie Roach. His work is documented on more than 60 albums.
Niko's work as composer includes film scores, ballet music and works for small ensemble to symphony orchestra. He has received commissions from the Australian Art Orchestra, Queensland Festival, Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, Berlin Jazz Composer's Orchestra, Berliner Saxophon Quartett, Michael Kieran Harvey and the West Australian Ballet.
Niko Schauble — current to January 2021
Awards & Prizes
| Year | Award | Placing | Awarded for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Art Music Awards: Award for Excellence in Jazz | Finalist | for recording activities at Pughouse Studio |
Selected Commissions
| Work | Commission Details | |
|---|---|---|
|
Mus Persequeris : trio (2016) | Commissioned by Plexus Ensemble. |