DJAZZ PRESENTS: JAZZAHEAD! 2021
FRIDAYS THROUGHOUT MAY AT 21:00 CEST
Stingray DJAZZ presents its new series jazzahead! 2021 every Friday throughout May at 21:00 CET. An international trade fair, exhibition, and renowned festival, jazzahead!, is one of the most important events in the jazz community. Hosted annually in Bremen, Germany, it brings together musicians, bookers, agents, organisers, jazz experts, and music enthusiasts. Due to COVID-19, only half of the scheduled performances of the 2021 edition were actually recorded in Bremen. The other performances were captured by the artists in various locations of their own choosing.
Guy Salamon Group
FRIDAY, MAY 6 AT 21:00 CEST
Israeli drummer and composer Guy Salamon leads his award winning, eight-piece Guy Salamon Group. Its members originate from countries around the world, including Israel, The Netherlands, Denmark, Scotland, South Korea, Catalonia, and Portugal.
Heidi Bayer's "Virtual Leak"
FRIDAY, MAY 13 AT 21:00 CEST
German trumpeter Heidi Bayer presents her project 'Virtual Leak', featuring Bayer's original compositions.
KAMA Kollektiv
FRIDAY, MAY 20 AT 21:00 CEST
Young Finnish singer and trumpeter Kirsi-Marja “Kiki” Harju leads the KAMA Kollektiv, whose influences range from the style of jazz artists such as Mathias Eick to the Nordic's trademark melancholic soundscapes full of minimalism, folk, and indie pop.
Synesthetic 4
FRIDAY, MAY 27 AT 21:00 CEST
Vincent Pongracz and Peter Rom's quartet Synesthetic 4, founded in 2017, has already made its mark on the European scene, appearing at various high-profile jazz festivals. They combine elements of contemporary music, jazz, funk, and electronic music.
