Or the absence of any fear of the radically provisional? Not at all. Beyond habit. In the face of the indistinct—be it the frenzied glow of a passing train at dusk—in the transition between light and dark. Developed at a crossroads and planned with an eye toward fundamental change and the crossing of personal and musical boundaries, the “ Leipziger Jazztage ,” now in its 44th year, will use “Transitions” to provide a stage for the abrupt, continuous, and delicate process of change and transcendence.
Or: Okay, cool! They’re actually happening. In the midst of the summer heat, we turned everything upside down, because one thing was clear: anyone who wants to organize an event this year has to be flexible, embrace new ideas wholeheartedly, and remain optimistic despite this unpredictable year and all its twists and turns. Whether it was conducting tireless investigative work within the network of advance-ticket-sales staff, scouring for ads, fine-tuning the grant applications for next year on the side, or—at the eleventh hour (and it was always down to the wire)—bringing an incredible festival theme to life — in the frenzy of sleeplessness and with the unwavering determination to make sure the “ Leipziger Jazztage ” takes place again this year, and to help ensure that live events can continue under changed conditions, we’ve maneuvered our way through the last few weeks. Now there are only a few days left, and the anticipation is growing. Hopefully, you’re feeling it too.
