LET'S TALK ABOUT JAZZ... and behind the times!
Looking back, it's sometimes hard to pinpoint the beginning of something: Which look led to the word, and which word to the first feverishly anticipated summer romance kiss? What happened when, that 90s fashion faux pas are worn on the hip miles of this city like the funkiest fumbles of today and those who were young at the time must think that time travel is no longer science fiction?
These are questions best answered while a wild and loud music compilation from back in the day (BRAVO HITS 7, for example) is playing in the background. But what’s this really about? It’s about the whirlwind of work involved in organizing a music festival on the scale of the Leipziger Jazztage —and the silliness that’s sometimes necessary to get through this period feeling good and well-rested (rarely, but sometimes) despite the deafening clatter of deadlines!
You already know this. The 2021 “ Leipziger Jazztage ” “BODY TIME” is in a hurry! On the very last day of September, we invited guests to the Musikalische Komödie for the festival opening. What a kickoff: The City of Leipzig’s Young Jazz Artists Award, supported by the Marion Ermer Foundation, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Bert Noglik, music journalist and artistic director of the “ Leipziger Jazztage ” until 2007, is handing over his seat on the jury—of which he has been a member since the beginning—to drummer Eva Klesse this year. He hopes for “impetus from the scene,” which will also lead to more female musicians applying for the award in the future and thus having the opportunity to be honored with it. So something new is beginning here, and we’re taking note of this moment. You’ll find out soon who will receive this year’s award—and thus perform the festival’s opening concert!
Following and in trio with Larry Grenadier and Joey Baron: Jakob Bro. The filigree playing of the Danish guitarist moved to tears during his last visit to the city - that was in 2017 - and in the office we already received incredulous, as well as joyfully excited calls, so we gladly confirm it once again: Yes, he is coming! It won't be long now. Which brings us back to the question of time and what it's like to be behind it. At the moment, the days would like to be longer. So that everything, but also really everything becomes very good on the Leipzig Jazztage! We don't want less. That's clear. But why the worries: The program is set. The advance sale is running. The musicians' trips are being planned. Sports socks always go. You will come. So run!
Maybe there is still a crane somewhere?
See you soon.
Your Jazzclub team
