Jazzkalender #293

LET'S TALK ABOUT JAZZ ... AND EUROPE
Growing up in the deceptive tranquillity of peace. Bedded on a sun-warmed roof with a view of the shimmering city in the distance and a pool with a rubber swan behind the house, always ready for a ride in the wet. Sated on a Sunday roast, thirsty for lemonade and entrusted with nothing but ourselves, we simmer with relish and tipsy from the beautiful glow, comfortably nestled against the bosom of lethargy. Before we slumber too deeply, we dare to grab ourselves by the scruff of the neck and shake ourselves awake.
Appetizing emptiness surrounds us and being a pessimist is an easy trade at this time. We quickly put on our doom goggles and point out that Europe should cling firmly to the bull's flanks so that it does not fall before reaching its destination. To make sure it doesn't come to that, here is a hint beyond the jazz: Make use of your right to vote and get involved. Politically and culturally, we are dependent on understanding the future not as a predetermined work, but rather as an initiated, changeable process of which we are a part. With this in mind, we are looking forward to concerts by committed musicians in May and, in particular, to once again supporting the fizz collective's charity series. Often quoted, but once again fitting - the words of Brigade Futur III (who will play the kick-off concert of the 43rd Jazztage): "We add a categorical imperative of action to Future 2, since an event will have happened in the future only if the conditions for it have first been created in the future."
Music of the future.
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