DJAZZ PRESENTS: JAZZAHEAD! 2021
FRIDAYS THROUGHOUT APRIL AT 21:00 CEST
Stingray DJAZZ presents its new series jazzahead! 2021 every Friday throughout April at 21:00 CEST. 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, organizers, 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 themselves in various locations of their own choosing. See and hear the latest in jazz on Friday evenings throughout April at 21:00 CEST on Stingray DJAZZ!
Tilo Weber Quartet "Four Fauns"
FRIDAY, APRIL 1 AT 20:00 CEST
The German, Berlin-based drummer and composer Tilo Weber studied drums and composition in Berlin and Hamburg respectively. At jazzahead! 2021, Weber presents his own quartet, “Four Fauns”, which focuses on the drummer's original compositions.
The True Harry Nulz
FRIDAY, APRIL 8 AT 20:00 CEST
Seven-piece ensemble The True Harry Nulz consists of two bass clarinets, two guitars, two drums, and electric bass. Their arrangements are full of unison stereo effects and offer room for outbursts of improvisation: Austro-Helvetia-Power at its best!
Rembrandt Frerichs Trio
FRIDAY, APRIL 15 AT 20:00 CEST
Dutch pianist and composer Rembrandt Frerichs leads his own Rembrandt Frerichs Trio. His style is influenced by the American jazz tradition, as well as Arabic music. The pianist also teaches jazz piano in various conservatories in the Netherlands.
NIAQUE
FRIDAY, APRIL 22 AT 20:00 CEST
NIAQUE is a German jazz band led by Stefan Karl Schmid and Philipp Brämswig. Coming from a contemporary jazz background, the group’s playing is characterized by an extraordinary sensitivity and sensual power, in addition to technical virtuosity.
Sun-Mi Hong Quintet
FRIDAY, APRIL 29 AT 20:00 CEST
South-Korean drummer Sun-Mi Hong leads her own quintet. With a signature sound full of rooted grooves and well-tempered outbursts, Sun-Mi Hong has positioned herself firmly at the core of the Dutch jazz scene.
