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Thomas Stieger made his mark as a highly versatile bass player, producer and composer in Europe’s diverse music scene. With a longstanding reputation as a sought-after session musician and sideman, he collaborates with a diverse array of nationally and internationally acclaimed artists, working seamlessly across genres within the colourful worlds of Pop, Rock, Soul, and Jazz, playing concerts all across the globe.

After releasing two critically acclaimed albums with his band Marriage Material (with fellow bandmates Felix Lehrmann, Arto Mäkelä and Raphael Meinhart), Thomas released his first album CHOICES in 2024 (Jazzline/Leopard) under his own name this year featuring guest appearances by such illustrious icons as Randy Brecker, Will Lee, Tim Lefebvre, Wolfgang Haffner, Aly Keïta, Rhani Krija, as well as fellow label mates Simon Oslender and Alma Naidu. 

"His long awaited debut-album is a masterpiece that fully demontrates his many years of experience. [...] It as an album full of joy for contemporary jazz."

- Kazune Hayata, Jazz Life Magazine, Japan (April 2025)

"Thomas Stieger, as leader, sets the direction and each musician follows in his or her own original way. [...] An very interesting album and well worth listening to."

- Jacek Brun (October 2024)

"CHOICES shows that compositions indeed can be directed from the foundation."

- Angela Ballhorn (Jazzthetik 9 /10 - 2024)

"All sounds like someone had fun!"

- Martin Kersten, hr2 Kultur (October 2024)

"Ten fantastically grooving tracks where diversity is paramount. [...] Brilliant!"

- Er-em-online (September 2024)

"A truly well-made album - congratulations!"

- Alexander Aschenbrunner, Fidelity Online.de (October 2024)