Bio

Born in Vöcklabruck, Austria, in 1991, Lisa Hofmaninger is an acclaimed jazz musician, composer, and educator who has established herself as a dynamic and innovative artist in the world of jazz and improvised music. Known for her work on the soprano saxophone and bass clarinet, she is a versatile performer focused on her current projects, composition, and education.
Hofmaninger's musical journey began with studies in jazz saxophone at the Anton Bruckner Private University in Linz and at the Pôle Supérieur Paris-Boulogne Billancourt in Paris, where she graduated with distinction in 2017. Her career is defined by a constant pursuit of new sounds and interdisciplinary projects, exploring the boundaries between composition and free improvisation. Hofmaninger is a sought-after musician known for balancing her own projects with collaborations with established artists.
Her primary current bands include:
you promised me poems: a duo with guitar player Helmut Jasbar
Literary Collaborations: She has a notable history of creating musical interpretations of literary works. Key examples include her project with writer Ilse Helbich titled "Es sind Trauben von Blüten..." and her collaboration with the acclaimed writer Renate Welsh on the project titled "Ich habe aufgehört aufzugeben" which premieres in January 2026 at Jazzit in Salzburg.
Trio Sicilienne: a Trio with singer Maria Hauer and piano player Anneliese Schneider, playing traditional songs from southern Italy
A collaboration with the Mexican band „A Love Electric“ consisting of Todd Clouser (git), Aarón Cruz (b) and Jorge Servin (dr)
Duo with doublebass player Helene Glüxam
DUO hofmaninger/schwarz: A highly successful and experimental duo with drummer Judith Schwarz, exploring cultural dialogue through music in their "Sound Collector" project.
Hofmaninger was a prominent long-term member and a significant influence in several successful bands like chuffdrone, Little Rosies Kindergarten and First Gig Never Happened, as well as Christian Muthspiel’s Orjazztra Vienna and Gina Schwarz’ Pannonica Project.
Hofmaninger has performed at major international festivals, including the Moers Festival, Jazz Festival Saalfelden, and the International Jazz Festival in Buenos Aires. She is noted for her virtuosic playing and an insatiable curiosity that keeps her music in a state of constant evolution.
In addition to performing, she teaches at the oberösterreichischem Landesmusikschulwerk. She also hosts a radio show, "Lisas Jazzbus," where she interviews fellow artists.