Ken Thomson (bcl, as), Mats Gustafsson (ts), Christian Muthspiel (tb, p), James Blood Ulmer (tp), David Murray (ts) a.o.

Magnificent Saalach Valley, magnificent mountain scenery, finely organized feel-good atmosphere and, of course, jazz musicians from all over the world: Saalfelden is an authority on the European festival calendar.

Handmade signals this year's festival motto not only strikingly. And as always, there will be top-class and innovative music. The musicians from 13 countries, including more than 40 from the USA alone, in 31 concerts at 6 venues include Steve Coleman, David Murray, Ken Thomson, James Blood Ulmer, Tony Malaby, Mats Gustafsson, Magnus Broo, Ernst Reijseger, Drew Gress, Angelica Sanchez, Rob Mazurek, Matt Shipp, Christian Muthspiel and Eduard Perraud.