Gonzalo Rubalcaba Trio / special guest Anna Maria Jopek - Jazz Women's Day.

Maria Schneider / Oslo Jazz Ensemble

Already once planned for 2022, the tail end of the Covid pandemic thwarted the wanderlust of Maria Schneider. But postponed is not cancelled: now, the American composer and bandleader presents her ninth album »Data Lords«, which was just awarded two Grammys. Maria Schneider stands for jazz compositions in cinemascope format, for profound, superbly arranged works with the Oslo Jazz Ensemble alongside her this time, for its part a powerhouse of Norwegian jazz creativity. »Data Lords«, this is something like the catapult handmade by David with which Maria Schneider as a resistant, seemingly powerless warrior flings a couple of shiny prepared cannonballs of sound against the Goliath of the tech and music industry. In the USA, the composer is a powerful voice for copyright protection and for the fair payment of musicians in times of streaming services. The music of her ninth album also carries this fighting spirit within it, which she released, as ever, entirely on her own.

ELIANE ELIAS - LATIN JAZZ STAR

With the release of her new recording TIME AND AGAIN, internationally renowned Brazilian pianist, composer and vocalist Eliane Elias proves again that she’s a multi-faceted, groundbreaking artist who continues to reach new heights in a brilliant career spanning decades. Straight off her last two albums, which earned GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY Awards, plus multiple nominations, inTIME AND AGAIN,she gives us a unique blend of her Brazilian roots informed by her mastery of jazz, R&B and alternative pop. Born in Brazil, Elias’ musical talents began to show at an early age. She started studying piano at age seven and at a 12 was transcribing solos from the great jazz masters. By the time she was 15, she was teaching piano and improvisation at one of Brazil’s most prestigious schools of music. Her performing career began in Brazil at age 17, working with Brazilian singer/songwriter Toquinho and the great poet Vinicius de Moraes, who was also Antonio Carlos Jobim’s co-writer/lyricist. In 1981, she headed for New York and in 1982 landed a spot in the acclaimed group Steps Ahead. Her first solo album release was a collaboration with Randy Brecker in 1984 entitled Amanda and in 1986 Eliane was signed to Blue Note Records.Eliane the composer and songwriter has already been recognized by her peers for her timeless melodies and skillful arranging as witnessed by her Latin GRAMMY nomination in 2011 for Best Brazilian Song and the GRAMMY nominated Impulsive, an album of her compositions arranged for big band by the legendary Bob Brookmeyer. Additionally, Eliane’s songs have been covered by a variety of jazz luminaries. The music on TIME AND AGAIN reflects the same level of artistry and ingenuity Elias has demonstrated throughout her career. She surprises us time and again with her creative ability, this time, producing an entire album of her own compositions with lyrics in English and Portuguese.Over the course of her distinguished career, Eliane Elias has consistently displayed the ability to integrate the many artistic roles she takes on. With her 2022 GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY winning album Mirror Mirror, she showcased her mastery of the piano and improvisation in a collection of duets with Chucho Valdés and Chick Corea. With 2023’s GRAMMY and LATIN GRAMMY nominated follow up Quietude, her intoxicating vocals took center stage singing Brazilian standards. With this latest album, her songwriting skills are once again in the forefront showcasing her alluring voice and masterful musicianship, cementing her status as the reigning queen of Brazilian jazz! This is another landmark recording marking Eliane Elias’ brilliant musical journey. Through her music one comes to the profound affirmation that life is beautiful.With now 32 albums and over 2.5 million albums sold to date, Eliane Elias has a strong presence on Spotify with almost 500 million streams and over 33 million Spotify listens of her song “Little Paradise.” She has toured 77 countries, is a four-time Gold Disc Award recipient, a three-time Best Vocal Album winner in Japan and winner of the 2018 Edison Lifetime Achievement Award in Holland to name a few accolades. Her 2019 and 2021 albums (Love Stories and Mirror Mirror) were both voted “Downbeat’s Best Album of the Year - Masterpiece” and as most of her previous releases, her recordings hit #1 on the jazz charts worldwide. Eliane has received eleven GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY nominations, in 5 different categories with two GRAMMYS and two Latin GRAMMY Award wins to date. The concert at NOSPR in Katowice is an excellent opportunity to encounter refined jazz art of the highest order, but without forgetting the Latin, crisp harmonies and at the same time the roots of Eliane Elias' music. Her soothing vocals delight music lovers around the world, spiced up by the fact that the concert will promote her latest album. However, there will be no shortage of repertoire from her past work. We highly recommend and warmly invite you to this show.Concert duration: approximately 90 minutes

Guest performance Romantic Concert on the occasion of International Women's Day

Guest performance Ave Maria

5. Jazz Festival: Motown – A special history

This multifaceted evening with Worthy Davis shows just how close jazz and soul are. Unique arrangements by Manfred Honetschläger of the "Big Motown Artists" such as Michael Jackson or Stevie Wonder will introduce you to this style-defining record label. And because it's hard to sit still to this music, there will be a Motown dance party after the concert - dancefloor arm! **** It's hard to believe: in May 2025, the jazz festival will take place in the Tischlerei for the 5th time and illustrious programmes and stars of the jazz scene will join forces. Experience Handel's music as the perfect template for improvised jazz (5, 6 May). The fantastic guitarist Josho Stephan plays a tribute to Django Reinhardt (7, 8 May), the unforgettable songs that originated on the Motown Records label are interpreted by Worthy Davis on 9 May and Mette Nadja Hansen lends her voice and bends her knee to the incomparable Ella Fitzgerald and The Count (10, 11 May). Two concerts for children aged between 4 and 7 about the "magic dragon Mo", the first trumpet dragon in Pyromania, will conclude the festival on 11 and 12 May.

Blue House Jazz – Francesca Tandoi Trio

In recent years, the Italian pianist (and vocalist) Francesca Tandoi has gained international recognition and performed with a host of jazz greats. Her flawless technique and rhythmic energy, in particular, have been highlighted, with talk of her being a successor to legends like Oscar Peterson and Monty Alexander. In other words, we're talking about explosive and life-affirming jazz, melodic and with a clear swing.Now, Francesca Tandoi visits Konserthuset Stockholm for the first time with her trio. In a trio format, she has recorded a series of acclaimed albums. Her trio this time, in addition to Tandoi, includes Matheus Nicolaiewsky on bass and Sander Smeets on drums.

Vinicio Capossela / Special Guest: Suonno D’Ajere

According to myth, Naples was founded on the beach where the siren Parthenope was washed ashore. Vinicio Capossela traces this legend in his programme »Parthenope and other Sirens. From port to port«. Accompanied by his ensemble at the »Viva Napoli« festival, he sings about the beguiling mythical creatures in his incomparable way, with ingenious lyrics and catchy music. Instead of limiting himself to one genre, he combines Italian folk music, tango and fado with rock and pop, sings ballads, love songs and shanties. For him, sirens are also songs that wander from port to port and bring different cultures into dialogue: Mediterranean flair meets Nordic freshness. Suonno D’Ajere adds to Capossela’s show a Neapolitan touch with its ensemble made of three instruments dialoguing and humoring each other, running in countertempo through a sought-after repertoire of genres: from serenata to »tear-jerking« song, from macchietta to unpublished composition. Please note: Enzo Avitabile has unfortunately had to cancel the concert for reasons of ill health. The Italian singer Vinicio Capossela is performing instead. Tickets remain valid, but can also be returned. Ticket purchasers and subscribers to »Around the World« has been informed of the change by email.

Chris Thile and Special Guest with Britten Sinfonia

Mandolinist, singer, songwriter and composer Chris Thile is described by The Guardian as 'that rare being: an all-round musician who can settle into any style, from bluegrass to classical.'

JazzKLUB / Soojin Suh Coloris Trio / The Korean jazz concept

The world first learned about the Korean drummer’s talent from the Near East Quartet albums published under the ECM label. In the case of her trio, far from jazz purism, a good point of reference would be the more ambitious recordings by the Bad Plus band, minus their propensity for showiness. The pieces dedicated to Herbie Nichols and Andrew Hill also shed light on the directions of the leader’s creative explorations. In Suh’s compositions, the aggressive, mathematical ostinatos of the piano neighbour a lyrical minimalism. The interchangeability of the functions necessitates a departure from the label of piano trio and a move towards calling the ensemble a drums-bass-piano trio. Soojin Suh’s playing lends the music a nerve, simultaneously being saturated with colurs, her drumming gestures resembling sudden brushstrokes. On some albums, the artist reaches for her native traditions, using the geomungo or inviting a pansori-style singer. This time, the reference to the Korean heritage is subtle and philosophical – in the trio’s music, we can find an implementation of the „breath of the melody”, an old Korean aesthetic of sound. Tomasz Gregorczyk Concert duration: approximately 90 minutes

Guest performance Flamenco Jazz Fusion from Andalusia