Harri Stojka
Stojka is always on the move, touching on jazz,
blues, rock … and many other musical styles
along the way, whilst retaining and developing
his very own distinctive sound and
his multi-faceted, expressive character!
New release
2026
Harri Stojka
„ANARCHY“
Harri has the own play style with various solos in which the spirit of Jimi Hendrix could be recognized. He, as no one else, could create this special feeling of the blues and drive at the same time which was typical to Jimi Hendrix. Harri with his play creates a real cocktail of emotions which reflects in the thousands of tones and melodies.
An exceptional guitarist and jazz guru
Harri Stojka has achieved what many guitarists aspire to: creating a truly distinctive guitar style, one so unmistakably his own that just a few notes into a solo are enough to identify him.
What sets his playing apart is a remarkable combination of breathtaking virtuosity and deep blues feeling, an unmistakable drive, distinctive phrasing and the unique sound of his guitar. Together, these elements form a musical signature that is unmistakably Harri Stojka.
He burns like a candle at both ends. You can sense the fire within him, the sheer urgency to pour out thousands of notes in a solo, each one tumbling after the next, as if he cannot wait another moment. So tightly packed and relentless are they that what emerges is less a melody than a series of volcanic eruptions.
What Harri Stojka draws from his guitar is pure emotion — raw, powerful and utterly uninhibited. It has always been this way. He defies every stereotype.
Jazzpodium, 2016
Guitarist, producer, lyricist, composer, arranger and vocalist
Harri Stojka is at home in a wide range of musical styles, from pop to avant-garde jazz, from Gypsy swing to bebop and hard rock. His remarkable versatility and constant drive to explore new musical directions have influenced generations of guitarists. Equally committed to nurturing emerging talent, he actively supports and encourages young musicians. Through his extraordinary artistic range, creative vision and enduring contribution to music, Harri Stojka has left a significant mark on the history of Austrian music.
Harri Stojka GOES STANDARDS
On this vinyl release, the versatile musician turns his attention to a selection of classic songs. Recorded in 1999, the album features Harri Stojka on both rhythm and lead guitar.
CD Vinyl
Michael Köhlmeier – Harri Stojka
Geschichten der Roma in literarischer und musikalischer Sprache – nicht nur das Musikalische am Erzählen, sondern auch das Erzählerische am Musizieren ist hier perfekt in Einklang gebracht.
Harri Stojka, musician
Harri Stojka has never played it safe creatively, as his extensive discography clearly demonstrates. His recording career began in 1980 with sessions for a major record label, followed in 1981 by the release of Live at Montreux on WEA.
Always evolving and pushing musical boundaries, Stojka moves effortlessly between jazz, blues, rock and many other musical languages, while continually refining and expanding his unmistakable sound and richly expressive musical identity.
He continues to captivate and entertain audiences around the world, earning well-deserved critical acclaim throughout his artistic journey. Above all, he never loses sight of his artistic inspiration and remains uncompromisingly true to his own creative vision.
Guitarist, producer, composer, lyricist, arranger and vocalist, Harri Stojka began his musical career in 1970 with the formation Jano + Harri Stojka, performing at the legendary 20er Haus (Museum of the 20th Century) in Vienna, which at the time hosted the avant-garde Arena programme of the Vienna Festival.
The philosophy behind Harri Stojka’s music is simple: fun, passion and the sheer joy of making music. Despite having released an extensive body of recordings throughout his career, live performance has always been — and remains — at the very heart of his artistic life. For Stojka, nothing compares to the energy, spontaneity and freedom of playing live.