Manfred is available for engagements / gigs / tour - do not hesitate to contact. If there are any events comin' up where his talents, orchestrations can be utilized with a great band, especially charity events give him a shout.
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He has performed with Sergio Mendes, Liza Minelli (Vienna Concert), Art Farmer, Wolfgang Lindner Band, Wolfgang Ortner Bigband, Don Cherry, Friedrich Gulda, Dollar Brand ( Abdullah Ibrahim ), Jimmy Woode, Charlie Byrd (Austria/Germany concert tour), Sunny Murray, Makaya Ntshoko, Donald Kachamba from Malawi (he was Manfreds best friend), Harry Sokal, Nat Adderley, Erwin Kiennast ..., as well as the cream of the Austrian jazz scene. Concerts at Jazzfestival Velden, Viktring, Wiesen
Manfred Hausleitner has played all over the Europe with many Jazz / Rock / Pop greats. His distinct style, extremely versatile chops and positive attitude puts him in high demand both in the Austrian live music and studio scenes, as well as for touring and teaching.
As One of the Austrian's leading Drummer (jazzreview.com) Manfred began studying drums at an early age of 6 with his father. He began learning about jazz when he signed up for the jazz institute at the Konservatiorium and Highschool in Vienna, where he studied with Erich Bachtraegl for 8 years in addition with Tino Contreiras/Mexico D.F. and Damaso Gonzales/Acapulco.
Throughout the years Manfred committed himself to teaching students of all ages through lessons and clinics around the country.
After his music career Manfred got a good position in the business world and did not play the drums for 28 years (U.S. Department of State and Gen. Manager for FTD / Fleurop - Interflora, Austria). Due to personnel reasons and mobbing he quit with his job 2004 and he did not get a chance for a new occupation at the age of 47 years.
He restarted to play the drums 2004 with daily 8 hours training and is on the best way to continue his international career.
If you are in a same situation - do not hesitate to restart playing – there is no age limit!!
Credits
Billy Angelo Stella,
Drummer - Buddy Rich Bigband, Dusty Springfield, John Lennon
Manfred My Main Man, You have done something a lot of people CAN'T DO. You started playing again. That is the most important thing you can say and do. YOU started AGAIN. A
lot of people can't do it again and can't get started. Be very Thankful
that you have an opportunity to start all over. Enjoy it, embrace it,
and have a hell of a lot of fun with it. It's not easy for anyone,
whether you live in Europe or America or Antarctica we are just human
beings. The supreme being is letting you do this again. So do it and
don't stop. Respectfully, Billy Angelo Stella- Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania - U.S.A. (Jan, 09)
Hi Manfred, great hearing from you. Thanks for sharing your nice drumming with me. Lots of luck with your drumming man!
Many Blessings,
Alphonse Mouzon
Manfred, you are a very knowledgeable and companionate teacher. Your students are lucky to have someone that truly cares. Glad to hear that you were able to return to your passion for drumming. Once a drummer ... always a drummer. I hope one day our paths will cross. Please stay in touch.
Kind regards,
World Percussionist / Pamela Lynn
Warren Pierre - Mr. Paka, Newcastle, UK
Manfred, - my friend! I love your
music , your drum solo is the bomb , you dropped it on me and it
exploded my senses, real class brother , i also drum but not in the
same class as yourself , i dont get a chance to practice enough, but i
dont need to play when i can listen to a style like yours , so keep
those pedles nd sticks workin , and give me more , your friend in
music and spirit , warren , respect. :)
Manfred's current projects are: Marjorie Etukudo better known as L.C.
Fabelle - Manfred, Fabelle, Alex Meixner at 247 sounddesign studio / Oe3 Soundcheck 2008
The Blackfinger Project
Some other projects: Jason Cooper (UK), John Burnett-Hall (UK) - Soulistics (AU), Septembertag (AU), No Fake - The Big Band (AU), The Honkytonk Barflys, Touring with MS-Europa Cruise, Frank Main Band, Bettina Hofbauer, Chilli and the Baracudas, Jason deCordoba, Fabelle, Joker
Drum Lessons with Manfred
Manfred instruct all styles of music, Rock, Jazz, RnB, Latin,
etc..., all ages and levels, beginner through professional.
Teaching drum lessons is, for him, a great joy and a great
responsibility. It is a great joy because he get the privileges of
passing his knowledge along to his students, of getting to know them,
and of watching their growth. It is a great responsibility because,
through his teachers and education, he has been given a very precious gift that he
must be careful to pass along safely.
Manfred about his Teaching Philosophy:
"I seek to serve my students by teaching them not only how to
play, but how to learn. I do not teach "beats and fills" to my
students. If that's what a student is after, I'm the wrong teacher.
Rather, I teach them how to understand what drumming and rhythm are,
so that they can learn things for themselves. I believe that a
student's course of study should be clearly planned and directed, with
weekly assigned objectives and goals. This eliminates any confusion
and wasted time. I want my students to get results, quickly if not
easily. I want the skills they earn to last, and to lead them to
higher levels of enjoyment and self-expression. I expect a lot of hard
work from my students, and I expect their trust, knowing that the
things I assign them to do will achieve lasting results in the
shortest time."
One of Manfreds most successful Students - Austrias Top Drummer Mr. Andy 'Miami' Weiss
Some Jazz stuff from 2005 with Gina Schwarz (b)
Bastian Stein (tp) and a Keyboard player from Brazil
Ich wünsche Euch ein frohes Weihnachts- fest, ein paar Tage Gemütlichkeit mit viel Zeit zum Ausruhen und Genießen, zum Kräfte sammeln für ein neues Jahr. Ein Jahr ohne Seelenschmerzen und ohne Kopfweh, ein Jahr ohne Sorgen, mit so viel Erfolg, wie man braucht, um zufrieden
Hey Whats good! how are you doing!?? Just passing and showing sum luv good work hope you keep it up... Also If you have time it will be a pleasure if you listen to our UNIQUE Beats. Lots of beats were sold so removed from list but still some good beats which can interest. We've got some good prices and offers so check em out if uve got time. Our main beats are HIPHOP, RNB, REGGAETON THANKS TAKE CARE PEACE
hallo! vielen dank fürs freunde werden! nicht vergessen unsere neue single "volle kontrolle" auszuchecken, jetzt auf myspace...! liebe grüsse, funkfiaker.
wie geht's Dir? Spiel morgen mit Strict Area ein Open-Air in Hausleiten am Sportplatz,Stockerau-wird sicher geil. Wie läuft's beim Mr.Blackfinger,Lineup komplett bzw. Gigs?
ärgstens! Sonntag, 2.8. 09 Ich lese aus meinem Spitzenbuch vor und trinke Wein in der Summerstage. wahrscheinlich ab 20h, weiss es aber nicht. http://...com/lo52kz
Quiubo aqui nomas pasando a saludarte, oye ora si ya estamos por salir y nos gustaria que gente chida como tu nos ayudara a elegir nuestra primera cancion, podrias echarles un vistazo y ayudarnos? Nosotros pensamos que la numero 4 tu cual crees? Pasate un dia bien chido!!!!! Gracias!!!!
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