At the foot of the Alps, in the town of Saalfelden—home to 20,000 people—the big names of the international jazz scene are coming together once again this year. The Sheen Trio, Thousand Leaves, the Henriette Eilertsen Trio, and Delphine Joussein’s “Calamity” are just a few of the remarkable acts set to liven up the atmosphere at the Steinernes Meer.
With last year’s “Chin Up Buttercup,” the Canadian musician has released an electro-pop album that captivates listeners with its hypnotic beats and politically charged lyrics—and at her live shows, it doesn’t take long before the audience is on its feet dancing • Katie Stelmanis (vocals, synth) • Advance tickets: €29.45,
The two show hosts delight audiences with a mix of jazz, comedy, and pop. Full of life and wit, they put on a concert for the whole family • Sascha Stiehler (piano, synth), Antonio Lucaciu (saxophone, vocals) • Advance tickets: €33.80/€18.40
The concert series featuring guitarist and project leader Jonas Dorn has been running since 2017. Once a month, a changing lineup performs jazz classics, original compositions, experimental electronic sounds, and free jazz. • Lineup: t.b.a. • Admission on a donation basis
Film and jazz music have gone hand in hand since the dawn of cinema. The first sound film was *The Jazz Singer*, and one need only think of Miles Davis’s soundtrack to *Elevator to the Gallows*. The early work of the Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble sounds similar; the group emerged from a project to set silent films like *Nosferatu* and *Metropolis* to music.
The acclaimed indie rock sensation is coming to Leipzig on tour to thrill audiences with its rebellious rock and pop melodies • Tom Blackwell (vocals), Andy Parmley (guitar), Chris Parmley (drums), Andy Bensley (guitar), Alfie Annable (piano) • Advance tickets: €26.75
An anniversary within an anniversary: 60 years of apocalyptic introspection. The most significant free-jazz orchestra in European experimental music returns to our festival! Initially dismissed as nonsense and met with ridicule, the ensemble quickly attracted international attention and became a springboard for some of its future star musicians.
Guitar artistry at its finest: Ella Feingold and Charlie Hunter blend soul, funk, and jazz into a musical universe that is as virtuosic as it is laid-back. When Ella Feingold first saw Charlie Hunter perform live in the late 1990s, a collaboration between them seemed unthinkable. Today, they are an acclaimed duo whose joint album has captivated music legends from around the world.
Back to the Future: The “most provocative thinker in contemporary jazz” is coming to Leipzig!
Jazz icon Norma Winstone and exceptional pianist Kit Downes demonstrate just how inspiring a 45-year age difference can sound: With curiosity, a willingness to be intimate, and great musical openness, they create a moving dialogue between the generations.
To celebrate his 75th birthday, guitar legend Bill Frisell is embarking on a major birthday tour. With his unmistakable sound, he has left his mark on music history and continues to thrill his audiences to this day. For the concert at the Schauspiel Leipzig, Frisell will be joined on stage by two like-minded partners: Luke Bergman and Tim Agula.
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