Irreversible Entanglements feat. Moor Mother

Jan Garbarek Group feat. Trilok Gurtu

»The human voice is my ideal«, says Jan Garbarek, and there is surely no other saxophonist who has come as close to achieving that ideal as the Norwegian musician. Garbarek’s art is characterised by the contrast between the songlike, the poetic, the simple and the intensity of the free improvisation with other musicians.

Xatar feat. heavytones

Two pop-cultural icons come together here: With their joint live programme »Das Letzte Mahl«, Xatar and heavytones break down genre boundaries and mix trademark soul/funk/jazz sound with hard rap from the street. When explosive brass sections, driving percussion, funky guitars and vintage keyboard pads meet gangster rap with ruthless lyrics, it promises nothing less than a new level of hip hop and energetic live entertainment.

Portable Infinity & David Helbock’s Random/Control feat. Fola Dada

»Portable Infinity« is the name of the Scandinavian-American project. The all-star quartet carries with it not only the history of jazz but also personal encounters with greats like Pat Metheny, Herbie Hancock, John Scofield, and Esbjörn Svensson. Many elements come together here: extensive experience, openness to new ideas, and the sheer joy of playing. David Helbock is one of those musicians who brim with ideas. Almost every year, he surprises with a new band. The »storyteller at the piano« (3Sat) still considers his long-standing group »Random/Control« to be his most significant project. A hallmark of the trio is the multitude of instruments. Often, far more than three can be heard simultaneously: piano, percussion, clarinets, saxophones, flutes, didgeridoo, and all sorts of brass transform the stage into a madcap playground.

Portable Infinity & David Helbock’s Random/Control feat. Fola Dada

»Portable Infinity« is the name of the Scandinavian-American project. The all-star quartet carries with it not only the history of jazz but also personal encounters with greats like Pat Metheny, Herbie Hancock, John Scofield, and Esbjörn Svensson. Many elements come together here: extensive experience, openness to new ideas, and the sheer joy of playing. David Helbock is one of those musicians who brim with ideas. Almost every year, he surprises with a new band. The »storyteller at the piano« (3Sat) still considers his long-standing group »Random/Control« to be his most significant project. A hallmark of the trio is the multitude of instruments. Often, far more than three can be heard simultaneously: piano, percussion, clarinets, saxophones, flutes, didgeridoo, and all sorts of brass transform the stage into a madcap playground.

Barclay James Harvest feat. Les Holroyd

50 years ago, Barclay James Harvest and founder Les Horloyd started their musical journey in Manchester. Probably the most subtle representatives of Classical Rock came together in 1967 and have been delighting audiences with their melancholic classical rock and esoteric spherical sounds. Now the British band is going on tour in Germany again.

WDR Big Band feat. Kurt Elling

Kurt Elling, a renowned jazz vocalist, sees himself in the tradition of classic jazz, aiming to "keep the ball in the air." A multilingual singer, poet, and "instrument imitator," Elling brings a unique vocal artistry to his collaborations with the WDR Big Band, led by Bob Mintzer.

WDR Big Band feat. Chris Potter

Chris Potter, known for his energetic and intuitive saxophone playing, is a prominent figure in the American jazz scene. Also a skilled composer and arranger, the Chicago-born musician started professionally at 13, playing with greats like Charles Mingus and Red Rodney by his early 20s. Now, jazz giants seek him out, as evidenced by his latest CD featuring Brad Mehldau and others.

WDR Big Band feat. Chris Potter

Chris Potter, known for his energetic and intuitive saxophone playing, is a prominent figure in the American jazz scene. Also a skilled composer and arranger, the Chicago-born musician played his first professional concert at 13. In his early 20s, he performed with greats like Charles Mingus. Now, jazz giants seek him out, as evidenced by his latest CD featuring Brad Mehldau and other renowned musicians, with Mike Holober leading the project.

Fola Dada feat. Joo Kraus & Daniel Stelter

John & Joey - WDR Big Band feat. Joey Alexander