AUGUST PREMIERES: MÜNCHNER KLAVIERSOMMER

SUNDAYS THROUGHOUT AUGUST AT 21:00 CEST

Every Sunday evening throughout August, Stingray DJAZZ premieres new concerts at 21:00 CEST. This month, special attention goes to 'Münchner Klaviersommer' which was an annual concerts series that took place from 1981 to 1998 in Munich, Germany. Although the festival's name suggests a strong focus on piano music, it featured countless famous musicians from jazz and classical music – not just pianists. The concerts were usually held in July at The Gasteig, home of the Munich Philharmonic. On August 1, vibraphonist Gary Burton and pianist Makoto Ozone team up for a mesmerizing performance. Don’t miss out on keyboardist Chick Corea’s Akoustic Band on August 8. Austrian jazz keyboardist Joe Zawinul takes the stage on August 15, followed by American fusion guitarist Al di Meola on August 22. Last but not least, tune in for jazz quartet Phalanx on August 29 - all on Sunday evenings at 21:00 CEST on Stingray DJAZZ.


Burton & Ozone

SUNDAY, AUGUST 1 AT 21:00 CEST

At Münchner Klaviersommer 1995, vibraphonist Gary Burton and pianist Makoto Ozone, both great jazz players noted for their virtuoso technique and innovative style, came together to play a concert of the highest order.


Chick Corea Akoustic Band

SUNDAY, AUGUST 8 AT 21:00 CEST

At Münchner Klaviersommer 1989, American pianist Chick Corea performed jazz standards and originals with a highly interactive trio with Elektric Band members Dave Weckl (drums) and John Patitucci (bass).


Joe Zawinul

SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 AT 21:00 CEST

At Münchner Klaviersommer 1985, Austrain pianist Joe Zawinul performed on a huge synthesizer outfit in this concert from Kongressaal in Munich, Germany.


Al di Meola

SUNDAY, AUGUST 22 AT 21:00 CEST

At Münchner Klaviersommer 1993, American guitarist Al Di Meola performed the now-classic world-fusion repertoire from his 1991 album 'World Sinfonia', with second guitarist Chris Carrington and percussionist Arto Tunçboyacıyan.


Phalanx

SUNDAY, AUGUST 29 AT 21:00 CEST

Jazz quartet Phalanx appeared at Münchner Klaviersommer 1985. This short-lived supergroup featured guitarist James 'Blood' Ulmer, drummer Rashied Ali, tenor saxophonist George Adams, and bassist Sirone.