Electronic Press Kit – Ciara Moser

Ciara Moser

Bassist, Composer and Educator

About Ciara

Origin: Ireland/Austria
Official website: www.ciara-moser.com

Boston based, Dublin born and Austrian raised bass prodigy Ciara Moser shows proficiency in various styles and genres in band, orchestra, film and ensemble projects live and in the studio.

Beside international performances with artists such as Danilo Perez, Victor Wooten and Braxton Cook in countries like Panama, Ecuador, United Emirates, Chile, Canada, UK and Italy, she completed her masters degree at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute where she was mentored by John Patitucci, Terri Lyne Carrington, Joe Lovano and many more.

Her mission

As a blind bassist, her mission is to inspire through music, break barriers, and show the world that disabilities are not limitations.

Her vision

To be a world-renowned bassist, recognized for her exceptional musicianship and ability to inspire others to overcome challenges and pursue their dreams.

Awards

Her list of achievements includes winning the “Next Jazz legacy award” and the “New Generation Jazz Lab Competition” at the “Festival Da Jazz”, in Sankt Moritz, Switzerland in 2024, the “2023 Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composers Award“ for one of the songs on her debut album, securing a spot in the Jazz Ahead Program and Woodshed Network Residency in 2022, earning the “Matt Marvuglio Student of the Year” award in 2021, receiving the Tara Life Goes On Award and receiving the “Johann Ratzenböck”-scholarship.

Album

Blind. So What?
A Journey of triumph and Resilience

Released on October 20th, 2023, Ciara Moser’s acclaimed debut album is available on CD and all streaming platforms. The album has received significant recognition, including the “Young Jazz Composers Award” from the ASCAP Foundation, and has been featured in prominent publications such as Bass Player Magazine, Jazzwise, and Premier Guitar. In Fall 2023, Ciara completed a highly successful, sold-out release tour across Austria, performing at renowned venues such as Porgy & Bess in Vienna, Jazzit in Salzburg, and Posthof in Linz.

booklet

About the album

As a professional bassist and someone who has been blind since birth, part of Ciara Moser’s identity has shaped her unique journey through life and music in a profound way. Blind. So what?, her 12-track Modern Jazz Fusion debut album, is centered around her experience as a blind musician while also raising awareness for the blind community.

The songs on Blind. So what? explore topics such as the art of memorizing, spatial sense for orientation, trusting others, and the different perceptions that blind people have on the world. The 27-year-old Moser, who plays virtuosic basslines on a Fodera electric six-string-bass throughout the album, undoubtedly knows her way around groove-laden funk fusion and experimental contemporary jazz/world music.
The complexity of the music catches the analytic listener while the catchy melodies allow it to thrive and stand out.

About the band

Her band, Ciara Moser & Friends, delivers a compelling message of inclusivity through their captivating compositions and Comprises musicians from South Africa, India, the Dominican Republic, the USA, Morocco, and France. Each member of The truly international ensemble, Formed at the prestigious Berklee College of music in Boston, brings their ethno-musical background to the table, infusing the group’s music with a rich tapestry of natural global influences. They seamlessly blend world music with jazz and fusion, creating an extraordinary, unique and vibrant experience that feels like going on a full-bodied sonic journey.

Major press coverage

(more material in press section on official website)

Jazz wise
https://www.jazzwise.com/features/article/taking-off-ciara-moser
Premier guitar
https://www.premierguitar.com/bass-virtuoso-ciara-moser
Bass Musician Magazine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rnM9_NY1kQ

Press quotes and review excerpts

Blind. So what?” …. Moser is on a serious mission here to educate as well as entertain. Her hi-tech, high-level fusion is ingeniously assembled and performed with energy and precision. She’s rapidly stretching out on her own with rhythmic, harmonic and melodic brilliance. Watch out world, Moser is a major talent!
Jazzwise Magazine April 2024

Ciara Moser’s debut album “Blind. So what?” takes listeners deep into her brilliant, adventurous bass playing and her life as a blind person in a sighted world. She played violin throughout her youth, even entering competitions, but it was with bass that Moser found a perfect fit. “For me,” she says, “the bass always had that role of being the glue.
PREMIERGuitar February 2024

Ciara Mosers Debüt Album “Blind. So what?” should get your Attention, the Music is like a modernized read of Bands .Like weather Report and Headhunters, with some exciting Fusion groves and ambitious soloing that never looses it’s Welcome.
Jazz Weekly Mai 2024

In “Blind. So what?” Ciara Moser not only displays her virtuosic musicality but also invites audiences to broaden their perspectives on blindness, creating an immersive and thought-provoking debut album that transcends popular musical boundaries. Recommended for fusion jazz collectors, audiophiles, and anyone interested in experiencing the world of blindness.
Mediaversal Music December 2023

Ciara Moser is beyond just a good bassist. She hears music in a very elite way. I’ve been recommending her record to all of my friends.
Victor L. Wooten, Bassist and educator

Ciara Moser, an exceptional bass player, composer, and educator, possesses a wide range of skills. Her adaptability is unmatched, and her talent for enhancing the performances of those around her truly sets her apart. My experience mentoring her was incredibly inspiring, and hiring her to tour with me has only deepened my admiration for her talent and collaborative spirit. She’s a dynamic force who enriches every ensemble she joins, and I can not wait for you to dive into the world of Ciara Moser. So run and get this recording
Danilo Perez, grammy award winning pianist, composer and educator

So warm and heartfelt!
Evan Marien, Bassist, composer and producer

Ciara Moser is an amazing bass player, composer, and educator. I can not think of one thing she can not do well. Best of all, she is a team player and makes everyone around her sound good!
Patricia Perez, Music therapist, saxophonist, educator and executive director of the Panama Jazz Festival

Ciara blew me away on day 1, when she HEARD the design and contours of my office!! Since then I have had the pleasure of observing her immense growth as a bassist, composer, educator, and person. I can’t even imagine the many destinations on her journey forward.
Steve Bailey, Bassist, educator and chair of the Berklee Bass Department