Saxophonist Dustin Drews, born in Houston, Texas, is a highly experienced improviser whose emotionally charged, off-the-shelf performances range between melodic and experimental post-bop, similar to the styles of Kenny Garrett, CannonballAdderley and Seamus Blake. Some of the great musicians he has worked with have also worked on his debut album Controversy, including Igor Osypov, Uri Gincel, and Jesus D. Vega, and newest member Tom Berkmann. In their collaboration is a long-awaited mixture of different influences and designs, which combines lyrical, microtonal as well as traditional and new elements; a lyrically aggressive post-bop jazz evening.

Michal Wróblewski is a composer and saxophonist who improvises music, conducts several Czech and international ensembles, concerts, composes, teaches and listens. Michal Wróblewski was born in Kladno. He studied saxophone at the Conservatory and at J. Ježek College in Prague. He is currently studying at the JAMU jazz department in Brno. In addition to his own projects, E Converso and Mocca Malacco, he works as a sideman in groups of different genres and occasionally devotes himself to free improvisation.

Coming from the vanguard of the New Wave of Nordic Jazz, Wako are one of the most dynamic and innovative groups on the scene. Touring extensively since 2015, they have honed their stagecraft and performances, garnering a solid fanbase and critical acclaim along the way. Wako have brought their ever-evolving musicianship and creativity to impressive live renditions of their work across Europe, including collaborative performances with Oslo Strings and with Norwegian trumpeter ne plus ultra, Arve Henriksen. The scope of their musical reach is always finely attuned in equal measures to audience, environment and source material, meaning not only is each concert superlative, but also a unique experience. In short, Wako are one of the most impressive young live acts today, signalling a healthy future for jazz in Norway and beyond.

the legendary jam session with Robin Draganic´

The singer, pianist and composer Rainer Kirchmann uses many different styles (rock, chanson, classical ...). Nevertheless, his music is characterized by a clear handwriting. His voice, which reaches to the heights of the counter tenor, and his unorthodox piano playing make the starkest musical opposites agree on a common denominator. In his concert you can hear, among other things, the song at the turn of 1989 "Boredom" (Kirchmann / Herzberg). There are also pieces by Mikis Theodorakis, the Kreuzberg-based singer Annette Berr, songs from the film music he composed, and last but not least, songs from his current album “Hinter dem Glück”. Kirchmann rarely covers. He composed and wrote most of the songs himself. Pieces by other authors have often been created in direct collaboration with them. He has enriched the music scene with :, PANKOW, Mikis Theodorakis, City, Prinzip, 4 PS and Veronika Fischer as singer, keyboardist and songwriter. In his concert he is supported by the Lübeck double bass player Florian Galow.

Small Kingdom is an exceptional singer songwriter music experience and was originally born from the idea of ​​combining classical music with more popular music from all over the world. Inspired by Nelson Mandela's hundredth birthday in 2018, the band Small Kingdom is called "South African Project" and features Melanie Scholtz (voc) from South Africa and Ron Spielman (voc / guitar) Music to take off: string sounds and the fascinating voice of Melanie Scholtz and singer / songwriter Ron Spielman.
The project merges classical music with improvisation and modern jazz harmony, whereby the limitless richness of sound of the strings spreads a fantastic harmony carpet, on which the songs composed by the artist develop a special quality. In Small Kingdom, the individual instrumental components play together perfectly and thus become a new facet of contemporary jazz music.

Small Kingdom is an exceptional singer songwriter music experience and was originally born from the idea of ​​combining classical music with more popular music from all over the world. Inspired by Nelson Mandela's hundredth birthday in 2018, the band Small Kingdom is called "South African Project" and features Melanie Scholtz (voc) from South Africa and Ron Spielman (voc / guitar) Music to take off: string sounds and the fascinating voice of Melanie Scholtz and singer / songwriter Ron Spielman.
The project merges classical music with improvisation and modern jazz harmony, whereby the limitless richness of sound of the strings spreads a fantastic harmony carpet, on which the songs composed by the artist develop a special quality. In Small Kingdom, the individual instrumental components play together perfectly and thus become a new facet of contemporary jazz music.

Armando Carrillo Zanuy's quartet, which echoes jazz, groovy, strike music and maximalism, has created its own sound in a solid band. The quartet mixes the best of Latin jazz and world music and, together with an outstanding group of musicians, present "Footnotes", a tour of the musical styles of Latin America, Europe and New Zealand.

The B Flat Jazz Orchestra makes its debut with this concert. It is in the tradition of the great New York jazz clubs such as Village Vanguard and the Jazz Standard with their own big bands, which are always on Mondays. The members of the B - Flat Jazz Orchestra reflect Berlin's extremely lively jazz scene in a special way. The program includes the great American pioneers of big-band jazz as well as current European big-band compositions by Gil Evans, Bob Brookmeyer, Maria Schneider and music by director Maria Baptist.

Christian von der Goltz, Olaf Casimir and Philipp Schaeper have known each other for a long time and have played together in various formations. It unites their love of standards, the basis of the musical repertoire in jazz. Their interaction is less about emphasizing the soloist than about the interaction and the fusion with the music.

the legendary jam session with Robin Draganic´

Enchanting Live Jazz - songs that seduce Renate Reich in a wonderful way, that is pure joie de vivre, coupled with gripping stage presence and a skillfully guided voice. Supported by a top-class band that always presents their skills in a way that suits the song, it seems to float from one tune to another. The music journalist Michael Ternai raves about her current album "So Full Of Life" (ATS records): "A really nice piece of stylish musical entertainment. She knows how to use her expressive voice impressively and knows how to charge the music with emotion and something deeply magical to rent". The singer and composer, trained in Europe and the USA, moves stylishly between singer-songwriter tradition, jazz and pop music. "In short ... your voice has a soul." Jörg Konrad, Jazzpodium, D - review 2017

A classical jazz quartet.
Johanna Summer has lately published her new album on renowned ACT label.
Mr. Fox just came back from a 6 month motorcycle ride through India.
And the drummer is a Mauri from New Zealand who brings a lot on the table when it comes to groove and swing.
Together with the host Hendrik Nehls they all share the love of hard swinging Jazz and have rousing stories to tell on their instruments.

STAND-ARTS bridges the gap between tradition and innovation. The way in which the band - consisting of vocals, guitar, double bass and drums - adapts the classics from jazz - swing - soul & bossa nova is full of respect for the originals, but not in the sense of a jazz museum, but in the here and now far from intellectual contortions and unfamiliar modernizations. STAND-ARTS entertain their audience skilfully and creatively and let some well-known songs appear in a new light. Some of the musicians from STAND-ARTS have already worked for bands and artists such as Caterina Valente, Dave Brubeck, Stephanè Grapelli, Eartha Kitt, Udo Jürgens, Gloria Gaynor, Nancy Wilson, Liza Minnelli, Paul Kuhn, Dionne Warwick, the Big Band of Hessischer Rundfunk , the RIAS-BIG band and others played. Look forward to one of the rare club concerts by STAND-ARTS with swinging jazz, relaxed bossa novas and classics from pop & soul.

Due to the corona virus epidemic, the cello orchestra “Low Strung” / USA canceled the concert in the b-flat and the European tour. We ask for your understanding. It plays this evening:
TriOrange
Dirk Engelhardt (sax), Robin Draganic (b), Christoph Schlemmer (dr)
the enormous musical range and the dream-like, safe interplay of the actors create magical moments of inspired clarity for the listeners of the jazz of the “great american songbook”, mystical themes from oriental, African folklore are related to original compositions and German songs, earthy grooves jazzy beats combined; Improvisations with three equal voices, rhythms and melodic lines condense into an organic frequency fabric :::
Fall 2007 tour for the Goethe Institute in Africa; Concerts in clubs, at festivals, at political, cultural, political and social gala events, in numerous galleries in cooperation with visual artists;
June 2008 South Germany tour; Since January 2008 regular concerts in the Berlin underground club ACUD
PressVotes
"... a good dash of exoticism sets the TRIORANGE apart from the popular jazz trio ..."
... "the many beautiful figures of the three are small, great are the soft tones that contain magic, but also strength, the emotion of jazz, the art of the designers, the rehearsed as well as the entered ..." (Süddeutsche Zeitung)
"... the trio surprised with its communicative sensitivity to sound. In fact, the Berlin-based jazz musicians seemed to be merging into a special “TRIORANGE” sound… “
"... on the drum set Christoph Schlemmer with its sparkling multicolour ... always fixed in noise and under high tension he always showed new sound variations ..."
"... Robin Draganic, a great double bass counter ..."
"... Dirk Engelhardt wrapped his beautiful garlands with a slim saxophone sound ..." (Allgäuer Zeitung)
www.dirkengelhardt.net

Together with her band, she shared the limelight with greats like George Benson and Al Jarreau at the Stuttgart Jazz Open and was a guest at the renowned Jazz Baltica Festival. But also studio productions with Richard Bona and Adam Holzman, recordings with Horace Parlan, sessions with Markus Stockhausen and tours through Europe with a crazy ska band called THE BoB Color are among the highlights of her career. Together with her band, she shared the limelight with greats like George Benson and Al Jarreau at the Stuttgart Jazz Open and was a guest at the renowned Jazz Baltica Festival, but also studio productions with Richard Bona and Adam Holzman, recordings with Horace Parlan, and meetings with Markus Stockhausen and tours through Europe with a crazy ska band called THE BoB Color are among the highlights of her career. In 2007, the famous Brazilian choreographer Ismael Ivo invited Twana to appear for the opening of the Venice Biennale in the production 'Mercato del Corpo', co-produced and moderated by the Italian celebrity Rosanna Cancellieri. Her first passion in life has always been music, whether through the medium of singing, dancing, writing or performing. To put it in her own words: For me, music is a kind of God, a leader, a friend, a sanctuary and an absolutely strong source of strength. I am always grateful for the opportunity to feel, share and multiply this intensity.

Julie Campiche is a harpist who is continually reinventing her instrument. With electronic effects, she completed her sound palette and thus developed a very personal language, which integrates naturally into the sound body of a jazz ensemble or another formation from current music. She can be heard regularly in clubs and festivals in Europe, and her curiosity and openness to new things have led her to various projects in which she shares the stage with musicians such as Malcolm Braff, Eric Longsworth and Andreas Schaerer.

the legendary jam session with Robin Draganic´

The saxophonist and flutist Heinrich von Kalnein has been one of the most important assets of the German-speaking jazz scene for many years. His artistic profile as an interpreter as well as a composer shows a remarkable combination of open-style artistic curiosity and the highest quality standards. Appearances with his trio KAHIBA and as co-leader of the internationally acclaimed JBBG - Jazz Bigband Graz have made him known far beyond the country's borders. The Brazilian guitarist Emiliano Sampaio was a successful young musician in São Paulo before coming to the University of Art in Graz for a master's degree in jazz composition. With his Meretrio, founded in 2004, he developed his very own music, in which Brazilian melancholy is combined with jazz musical sophistication. In 2016 the Meretrios sixth CD “Óbvio” with Heinrich von Kalnein as guest soloist was released. The press reacted enthusiastically, the American Downbeat Magazine awarded 4 stars and ranked "Òbvio" in the category Best Albums of the Year 2017. In March 2018, the Meretrio went on tour with Heinrich von Kalnein for the first time. The four took advantage of the moment and recorded their first jointly produced CD "Passagem" (© 2019 Natango Music) in the renowned German Bauer Studios, which is characterized by lightness, virtuoso interplay at the highest level and an enormous range of colors.

"Soulmate" is the project of the drummer Denis Stilke and the singer Ben Mayson, which has been a musical collaboration for almost 3 decades. Always on the lookout for soul in jazz and blues in soul, the compositions by Stilke and the special timbre by Mayson create the atmosphere - the art of dreaming. The grippy lines by Kenny Berkel and the groovy bass by Kubi Kubach make the music springy and swinging to the tips of your hair - or your feet. Attention! Fingersnap-risk

"Soulmate" is the project of the drummer Denis Stilke and the singer Ben Mayson, which has been a musical collaboration for almost 3 decades. Always on the lookout for soul in jazz and blues in soul, the compositions by Stilke and the special timbre by Mayson create the atmosphere - the art of dreaming. The grippy lines by Kenny Berkel and the groovy bass by Kubi Kubach make the music springy and swinging to the tips of your hair - or your feet. Attention! Fingersnap-risk

Balkan & Jazz & Klezmer, a Macedonian-Swiss-French ensemble enchants with complexly played songs from these cultures. Presentation of her new CD: "Sketches of Macedonia". Inspired by Macedonian traditional dance rhythms and American traditional jazz, this sextet pulls out all the stops for world music. Odd meters, multi-colored melodies, dance beats, oriental and jazz improvisations are thrown into a big pot and stirred vigorously. As a spice, there is a hearty addition of klezmer.

Magic vs. Convention - The new Berlin edition of the well-known Andreas Willers Octet has been in existence since 2013. Then as now, the densely and sophisticatedly written themes contrast with expressive solo and collective improvisations, in which beyond narrow genre drawers, in addition to force and abstraction, it is about pure musicality, exuberant joy of playing and sometimes even (self-) ironic distance. With the sovereignty typical of Andreas Willers, elements of jazz, rock and new music become freer lmprovisation and sometimes associated with a Texas waltz. The six musicians present the suite 'Goldman Variations' currently recorded for CD on the Jazzwerkstatt label.

The Greek guitarist Nikos Tsiachris started with classical music, but today he focuses on flamenco with influences from jazz and improvisation. In 2005 he settled in Berlin, where he founded the band Rasgueo in 2012. While Rasgueo offers a fusion of flamenco and jazz, the guitarist is dedicated to modern flamenco as a soloist. In 2017 he released his much-noticed album "Alcance", which was awarded the title Top of the World by Songlines Magazine. He is currently preparing his second solo album "Primavera en Berlin", which is expected to be released in autumn 2020.
Nikos Tsiachris is accompanied by flamenco singer Juan Cárdenas, who grows into flamenco singing and begins to sing himself early on, jazz saxophonist Jan von Klewitz and young flamenco guitarist Gabriel Lorente. Special guest is the well-known Madrid percussionist Bandolero, who has already toured the world several times with the "Jorge Pardo´s Trio" and the "Joaquín Cortés Ballet Flamenco".
Press
"One of the most refreshing and beautifully played albums of flamenco guitar to appear in a long time." Songlines.co.uk
"And indeed he plays real flamenco." Worldmusiccentral.org

the legendary jam session with Robin Draganic´

Gunter Hampel once again proves how complex improvised jazz can be, as has been the case for over seven decades. The 82-year-old performs here in his world-class trio, with his daughter, the famous voice artist, Cavana Lee-Hampel, and the captivating drummer and percussionist, Bernd Oezsevim. The two complement Hampel's way of sometimes composing music spontaneously, sometimes tearing themes apart, in a way that can serve as a metaphor for life. The Kulturfeuilleton Kassel said about the trio's music: "It remains open, subtle, expressive and full of tension with rich inner contrasts, rhythms, motifs and dynamic levels." Experience Gunter Hampel, honored with the Federal Cross of Merit for the social impact of his music, with his Players, LIVE and playful.

The band members have a history and an amazing chemistry that brings energy, passion for the music and a brilliant performance to the audience. We will perform music from my newest CD, 'Work' which is a collection of original compositions and freshly arranged standards. Newer material will be presented as well along with tunes that have always pleased the audiences.
Press:
"A saxophonist firmly in the tradition of strong tenor playing with an easy relaxed swing."
Jazz Journal
“Ray Blue is a tenor saxophonist with a big tone with a pleasant-sounding and satisfying approach to the music he plays…” 
Peter Giroux – Audioaudition
“Ray Blue’s fluid, lyrical style is technically solid... The exquisite, evocative melodies are delivered with convincing feeling and emotion.”
 Joe Ross – Roots Music Report

The band members have a history and an amazing chemistry that brings energy, passion for the music and a brilliant performance to the audience. We will perform music from my newest CD, 'Work' which is a collection of original compositions and freshly arranged standards. Newer material will be presented as well along with tunes that have always pleased the audiences.
Press:
"A saxophonist firmly in the tradition of strong tenor playing with an easy relaxed swing."
Jazz Journal
“Ray Blue is a tenor saxophonist with a big tone with a pleasant-sounding and satisfying approach to the music he plays…” 
Peter Giroux – Audioaudition
“Ray Blue’s fluid, lyrical style is technically solid... The exquisite, evocative melodies are delivered with convincing feeling and emotion.”
 Joe Ross – Roots Music Report

“The music of the three is a perfectly played mixture of progressive rock by bands like“ Dream Theater ”or“ Tool ”and guitar virtuosos like Yngwie Malmsteen and tricky jazz by Steve Coleman or the expressiveness of John Zorn. In addition, there is a youthful lack of humor and freshness that is fun. Of course, whoever expected swing or hardbop was disappointed. But those who gave themselves time to listen to and experience this music experienced a concert to marvel at. Every break sits, nothing crunches, the priceless rhythms alternate
vertracktere; It took a reasonably ambitious musician weeks to practice the melody lines that the saxophone and guitar casually deliver. Perhaps a courageous decision to have the jazz week started with such an angular entry, but certainly a very good one. ”
(BR-Blog, Ulrich Habersetzer, March 19, 2015)

Achim Kaufmann and Yorgos Dimitriadis present their duo for piano and drums/microphones… 'For many years, Achim Kaufmann has been one of the most inspiring and exciting personalities of the European jazz and improvisation scene. His music bears witness to great harmonic subtlety and structural depth. A brilliant pianist and composer, his reflected exploration of tradition has led him to a nuanced, contemporary sound language that encompasses poetry, energy and abstraction in equal measure.' - Julia Neupert, SWR Radio Yorgos Dimitriadis is a Berlin based percussionist, improviser, active in the fields of improvised music and contemporary jazz. In his original solo work he uses drums, cymbals and microphones to compose in real time sonic landscapes, with the emphasis in timbre, sound color and long durations.

Brazilian music is very diverse and has always been particularly open to external influences. The combination of traditional and modern elements is characteristic. Minhas Raízes (My Roots) is a mixture of styles, sounds and colors from Brazil.
This versatile and original project aims to bring Brazilian music and jazz together. Nice Brazil, of Brazilian origin, is the initiator of this project, which presents jazzy arrangements for Bossa-Nova, Samba, Choro, Baião and own compositions. Along with other multi-faceted feelings such as the sounds of the big cities of Sao Paulo, Rio and Belo Horizonte; Minhas Raízes (My Roots) is an experience not to be missed. This is my first album production with my own compositions. In my own words and feelings. A moment of inner growth. The CD My Roots is an intimate moment. A thankful moment to the universe.