Jazz

❝Crossing the border in music – this is how you could describe the versatile pianist and composer Leon Gurvitch, who has already celebrated his successes in the Carnegie Hall in New York, the Berliner Philharmonie & Elbphilharmonie. In addition to jazz, he writes and plays music that has its roots in classical music. With his ensemble or solo, Leon Gurvitch surprises and convinces passionately, impulsively and unconditionally curious also with his improvisations. The musician was born in Minsk, Belarus and has lived in Hamburg since 2001.❞

“Pianist Johannes Bahlmann has been writing music for himself and others for over 40 years. In the 80s he was a fan of modern jazz; accordingly his early works were inspired by Shorter, Coltrane, Coleman, Tyner… Later he also dealt with genres outside of jazz: funk, blues groove and rock. He says: “In the last few years I have taken up writing fugues again, 300 years after Bach there are really new sounds coming out. I will perform two of them in concert. Bartok really impressed me, so I wrote “Snook”, which opens up the possibility of multi-tone playing. ” Influenced by musician friends from the Balkans, Johannes also writes in unusual time signatures. “And then I am always looking for beauty in melody, which ballads are suitable for. This is my music.” “

This concert is sponsored by the Sendecki/Spiegel Fonds, supported by Warner Music Europe.

Erik Konertz

The trombonist Erik Konertz is a musical border crosser. Inspired by trombonists like Albert Mangelsdorff and Nils Wogram, he explores the playing and tonal possibilities of the instrument at every opportunity. As a soloist in various big bands, including the Bundesjugendjazzorchester, performing as a solo trombonist is a particular interest of Konertz. This music is influenced by blues, (free) jazz, new music and characterized by improvisation, without losing sight of tradition.

Björn Atle Anfinsen Trio

Björn Atle Anfinsen Trio is a group that focuses on electro-acoustic music based on groove and improvisation. The music contains influences from different styles, such as nordic jazz, rock, folk and more. With heavy drums, atmospherical guitar and soundscaping trumpet, the trio will invite you on a journey through exploration of time and space.