jazzahead 2010
jazzahead 2010 – *Emilio Solla & Afines* – 24 April 2010 – Kulturzentrum Schlachthof
Emilio Solla is considered one of the most creative minds in what is called “Tango-Jazz”. The native Argentinian avails himself of his background and presents tango rhythms and Argentinian folklore in connection with jazz, classical music and other contemporary music styles. Solla’s excellent compositions are sophisticated, challenging and extraordinary. Together with his quintet “Afines”, with [...]
jazzahead 2010 – *Juhani Aaltonen Quartet* – 24 April 2010 – Kulturzentrum Schlachthof
The Juhani Aaltonen Quartet can essentially be seen as the opposite of fast-moving, short-term projects between jazz musicians. Pianist and harpist Iro Haarla, bassist Ulf Krokfors and drummer Reino Laine have been playing with Finnish saxophonist Aaltonen for years or – as is the case with the cooperation between Aaltonen/Laine which started in the 1960s [...]
jazzahead 2010 – *Schneeweiss & Rosenrot* – 24 April 2010 – Kulturzentrum Schlachthof
With Schneeweiss und Rosenrot (Snow White and Rose Red), not only the name seems to be fairytale-like, but also their multifaceted compositions. The international four-piece band’s versatility mirrors in the playful rhythms, eclectic melodies and the elegant way Lucia Cadotsch’s expressive voice is led through the songs. Despite the rather classic line-up of the quartet, [...]
jazzahead 2010 – *Kouyaté-Neerman* – 24 April 2010 – Kulturzentrum Schlachthof
Lansiné Kouyaté and David Neermann make for an unusual encounter between two instruments. The elemental, wooden quality of the balafon with its African sound is met by the hard and metallic ring of the vibraphone. Kouyaté who grew up in Mali and has been a successful musician since his youth, and David Neerman, the free [...]
jazzahead 2010 – *Bosso-Salis Duo* – 24 April 2010 – Kulturzentrum Schlachthof
The Italian Bosso-Salis Duo is acclaimed by both critics and audiences alike. The impressive interpretations, the aptitude in playing and the interchange between the different instruments add up to a great variety in sounds. The ability of the two musicians to engage in nearly any rhythm – from jazz to contemporary music, from ballads to [...]
jazzahead 2010 – *Eve Beuvens Trio* – 24 April 2010 – Kulturzentrum Schlachthof
Eve Beuven’s compositions are marked by incredible originality and lyricism. The Belgian pianist, who took a detour playing the double bass before taking up piano-playing (she found that the latter required less strength), connects melodic sensibility and power. Together with Brice Soniano and Lionel Beuvens, she develops a subtle sound with a great flow. Combined [...]
jazzahead 2010 – *Das Kapital* – 24 April 2010
A German saxophonist, a Danish guitarist and a French percussionist form „Das Kapital“. Since starting the group in 2002, the trio has continuously evolved their music and was able to gain the attention of European audiences. Their sound reaches from acoustic music to electronic elements and elegantly connects improvisations and arrangements. Poulsen says about the [...]
jazzahead 2010 – *Henning Sieverts Symmetry* – 24 April 2010
The beauty of symmetry is what Henning Sieverts wants to show audiences with this project. To do that he uses palindromes. The term describes inverted repeats – character strings that have the same meaning whether read forwards or backwards, for example “radar”. Musically, palindromes can appear in chords, sequences, rhythms or time. Sieverts plays with [...]
jazzahead 2010 – *Michael Wollny/Tamar Halperin* – 24 April 2010
A welcome guest and old friend of the German Jazz Meeting is Michael Wollny. At the very first edition, he grabbed the audience with his project [em] and his innovative piano playing. This year, he is back with his newest project. Together with cembalist Tamar Halperin he again treads unknown paths beyond all traditions, resulting [...]
jazzahead 2010 – *Arne Jansen Trio* – 24 April 2010
Skilled jazz guitarist Arne Jansen is considered one of the greatest guitar talents in Germany. With Oliver Potartz and Eric Schaefer he proves that there is more to jazz than creating excessive superlatives. The melodies he composes are as simple as they are diverse and striking. Together, the three musicians then interpret the music nearly [...]