Formed while studying at the Dresden University of Music, this jazz trio’s music ranges from catchy melodies to lively improvisation and unpredictable twists • Elias Störr (p), Heinrich Eißmann (dr), Loreen Sima (b) • Advance tickets: €13/€10 plus fees; at the door: €16/€13
A new edition of the festival featuring renowned acts from the vocal music scene • featuring La Grande Chapelle, Ingenium Ensemble, The Bookmarks, Nairyan Ensemble, New York Voices, and many more • Individual tickets available in advance starting at €15.72
To make a “significant contribution to gender equality in culture and the arts”—that was the aim of the first edition of the Women in Jazz festival in 2006. A lot has happened since then, even though gender equality remains a distant goal even today.
Every week, guitarist Rüdiger Krause presents an evening of jazz tunes at the Phat Cat with a rotating lineup • SINGERS SUNDAY: Esther Kaiser (vocals, synthesizer, loops), Rüdiger Krause (guitar), Lorenz Heigenhuber (bass) • Admission: €10–12
What began in 2022 as part of the Saalfelden Jazz Festival has since evolved into an established all-star lineup whose sound ranges from hypnotic, hip-hop-influenced grooves to jazzy virtuosity • Mette Rasmussen (sax), Savannah Harris (dr), Val Jeanty (fx), Petter Eldh (b) • Advance tickets €25
The septet has been the talk of the town ever since winning the Leipzig Jazz Young Talent Award last year. The sound of the group led by singer Nora Lyn Handschuh draws equally from art pop, jazz, doubt, and self-reflection, striking a balance between artifice and authenticity • Nora Lyn Handschuh (voc), Marvin Uhlig (fl), Julius Bode (tr), Caspar Rutsch (ts), Anna Siroshtan (p), Guillermo Valdivia (db), Christoph Sprenger (dr) • Admission €15/€10
Concert and jam session in collaboration with Jazzclub and HMT Leipzig • Henri Reichmann (drums), Simon Kuban (bass), Gabriel Guiterrez (piano), Oskar Hentschel (tenor saxophone) • Free admission
With an entire arsenal of samplers, drum machines, electronic devices, and guitars, Louis creates previously unheard soundscapes that blend electronic music, chanson, and jazz • Advance tickets: €11/€9 plus fees; at the door: €13/€11
The jazz session takes place every Thursday at Horns Erben - opener: t.b.a. - Admission free
Two generations, one instrument: These two pianists have always straddled the line between classical and jazz music, and this evening they present an artistic dialogue between compositional sophistication and improvisational interludes • Stephan König (p), Florian Kästner (p) • Advance tickets: €16.50/€13.20/€3.30
Starting now, Simmini will be treating us to a jazz session every other Thursday • Max Steinau (guitar), Paula Wünsch (double bass), Tim Gerwien (drums) • Free admission
You can hear in her music that Shuteen Erdenebaatar, a pianist born in Mongolia, was initially trained in classical music—even though she has been part of the local jazz scene since moving to Munich in 2018.
The Görlitz Jazz Days have long been among the jazz highlights in eastern Germany—and this year is no exception, as the festival celebrates its 30th edition • featuring Duo Stiehler / Lucaciu feat. “Gaga” Ehlert, Manu Delago + Max ZT, Pablo Held Trio, Arne Jansen + Stephan Braun • Advance single tickets starting at €18, festival pass €100
Muterfel—isn’t that the synth-pop band? That’s right—but as a duo, Laurenz and Ida present a sort of stripped-down version of their main band, blending British soul, gospel, and jazz • Laurenz Bogen (p), Ida Wutzler (voc) • Advance tickets: €13/€10 plus fees; at the door: €18/€13
Every week, guitarist Rüdiger Krause presents an evening of jazz tunes at the Phat Cat with a rotating lineup • TBA • Admission: €10–12
Following in the footsteps of Wolfgang Ambros, Georg Danzer, and Rainhard Fendrich, Voodoo Jürgens has played a key role in the Austro-pop revival over the past 10 years, a trend that has now found an impressive continuation in his new, recently released album *Gschnas* • Advance tickets €26, at the door €32
The trio led by saxophonist Polatzky explores the world of acoustic sound, moving between interaction and improvisation • Roman Polatzky (sax), Paula Wünsch (db), Hermann Spannberger (dr) • Admission: €15/€10
Concert and jam session in collaboration with Jazzclub and HMT Leipzig • Facundo (alto sax), Amelie (baritone sax), Jeremias (alto sax), Elias (alto sax) • Free admission
Year after year, Jazz in E. presents a carefully curated selection of the contemporary jazz scene, making the festival a long-standing jazz hotspot in Brandenburg • Uwe Kropinski Solo, Richard Koch “Rays Of Light,” rant, Jan Klare KIND, and many more • Advance festival pass: €85/€70
The annual national "Jugend jazzt" festival has been held since 2007—this year in Halle. In addition to competition performances, the audience can look forward to concerts, jam sessions, and workshops • Free admission
The jazz session takes place every Thursday at Horns Erben - opener: t.b.a. - Admission free
Amid the long-standing tradition of jazz festivals, Jazz City Bilk is, in a sense, the new kid on the block: Now in its third year, the festival is back with a program that blends jazz, funk, soul, and electronic music • featuring Ella’s Placen, Nicole Methger, Christian Brückner, and many more • Advance festival ticket: €97.11
In the beginning was the aulos. A history of music might well begin this way, for this double flute is one of the earliest instruments from antiquity to be mentioned in mythology. Lukas de Clerck researches, plays, and reconstructs it: for a long time, the aulos did not physically exist, but through this small-scale revival, he has now managed to produce a distinctive sound—booming, hypnotic, and impressive all at once.
Every week, guitarist Rüdiger Krause presents an evening of jazz tunes at the Phat Cat with a rotating lineup • TBA • Admission: €10–12
Just as immense as the Titanoboa is the trio’s enthusiasm for performing, as they present a mix of original compositions and fresh takes on sophisticated pop standards by acts such as Talk Talk, Björk, and Radiohead • Jan Zeimetz (drums), Lucas Kolbe (double bass), Vincent Meissner (piano) • Tickets: €15/€10
Concert and jam session presented by Jazzclub and HMT Leipzig • Oliver Hatch (guitar), Julian Kay Zichner (organ), Valentin Steinle (drums) • Free admission
A reunion of a special kind: After ten years, the Leipzig-based group is reuniting for a concert evening at Horns Erben. Their repertoire includes original compositions as well as selected jazz standards • Antonio Lucaciu (sax), Sascha Stiehler (p), Matze Eichhorn (db), Jan Roth (dr) • Advance tickets 22/19 € plus fees, at the door 25/20 €
Born in Pereira, Colombia, Lucrecia Dalt has since established herself as a prominent figure in the world of contemporary experimental music. Her professional journey—from civil engineer to sound artist—began while she was working at a geotechnical engineering firm in Medellín, where she discovered computer-assisted music production.
The moers has always been a beacon of jazz in the German festival scene. Under the title “…wie im Märchen” (Like in a Fairy Tale), this year’s edition once again promises a welcome escape from reality. Especially since, thanks to the solidarity-based pricing system, even those on a tighter budget can afford it • featuring Binghi, SORBD, presence of a voice, Clemens Köhler Trio, and many more • Festival ticket 300/172/129/87/45 €
The Hammond session takes place every third Thursday at Horns Erben - opener: t.b.a. - Admission free
Starting now, Simmini will be treating us to a jazz session every other Thursday • Max Steinau (guitar), Paula Wünsch (double bass), Tim Gerwien (drums) • Free admission
Leipzig is turning black again—and this Pentecost will once more be treated to a four-day cacophony of Goth, Wave, post-punk, and similar dark sounds • featuring The Underground Youth, Anja Huwe/Xmal Deutschland, Einstürzende Neubauten, Fliehende Stürme, Freunde der Italienischen Oper, Hackedepiciotto, London After Midnight, and many more. • Advance festival ticket: €190
The trio blends elements of jazz, disco, funk, soul, and hip-hop into a truly unique sound • Toshiyuki Sasaki (drums), Shigeki Umezawa (bass), Daisuke Takeuchi (keyboards)
The sextet blends jazz, groove, and global musical influences • Advance tickets: €13/€10 plus fees; at the door: €18/€13
Every week, guitarist Rüdiger Krause presents an evening of jazz tunes at the Phat Cat with a rotating lineup • TBA • Admission: €10–12
This lineup is rarely seen in the jazz world: featuring the bass clarinet, double bass, and cello, the trio creates acoustic soundscapes that transcend the ordinary • Edgar Neumann (bcl), Kevin Knödler (db), Johann von Ruthendorf (vc) • Tickets: €15/€10
Concert and jam session in collaboration with Jazzclub and HMT Leipzig • Victor Möhmel (p), Simon Kuban (b), Christoph Sprenger (dr) • Free admission
This evening, the young pianist will perform his own compositions as well as pieces by the musical heroes who have inspired him over the past few years • Julian Kay Zichner (p), Christoph Sprenger (db), Guillermo Valdivia (dr) • Advance tickets: €12/€10, at the door: €15/€12
XJAZZ, which has only been around since 2014, has grown over the years to become the capital’s largest jazz festival thanks to its focus on international and emerging acts • featuring the Moses Yoofee Trio, Kit Downes & Delphine Joussein, Sorvina, and many more • Festival pass: €99
The jazz session takes place every Thursday at Horns Erben - opener: t.b.a. - Admission free
The sound of the highly sought-after producer, arranger, and composer Sly5thAve is equally influenced by orchestral arrangements, jazz improvisation, and hip-hop productions • Sly5thAve (baritone sax, tenor sax), Matt Muehling (guitar), Kwinton Gray (piano, keyboards), Ryan Hagler (electric bass), Jackie Withmill Jr (dr) • Advance tickets €25
If you can’t make it to the “Laden auf Zeit” on May 4, you’ll have another chance that evening to see the current winner of the Leipzig Jazz Young Talent Award perform live • Nora Lyn Handschuh (vocals), Marvin Uhlig (flute), Julius Bode (trumpet), Caspar Rutsch (tenor sax), Anna Siroshtan (piano), Guillermo Valdivia (double bass), Christoph Sprenger (drums) • Advance tickets: €29/€18/€14
What do you get when you mix jazz, rock, hip-hop, and avant-garde? The Horst Hansen Trio shows us: Überjazz! With its playful precision and energetic presence, the trio has left audiences in awe at numerous festivals in recent years, including XJAZZ, the Leverkusen Jazz Days, and the Düsseldorf Jazzy Rally • Manfred McFarlane (sax), Otto Egon Querfeld (tr), Hans-Dieter Zimmermann (kb), Heinz Günther (b), Eberhardt (dr) • Advance tickets €16/€12, at the door €20/€15
Between improvisation and experimental soundscapes: Ava Mendoza and ITOE in a double concert.
Every week, guitarist Rüdiger Krause presents an evening of jazz tunes at the Phat Cat with a rotating lineup • TBA • Admission: €10–12
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