NOVEMBER PREMIERES – JAZZAHEAD! 2024
EVERY SUNDAY EVENING IN NOVEMBER AT 21:00
Every Sunday evening in November, Stingray DJAZZ premieres new concerts and artist interviews at 21:00. These premieres were all recorded at jazzahead! 2024 in Bremen, Germany. Annual trade fair, exhibition, and festival jazzahead! is one of the international jazz community’s most important events. Hosted in Bremen, Germany, jazzahead! brings together musicians, bookers, agents, organizers, jazz experts, and music enthusiasts at the world’s largest jazz event. In 2024, jazzahead! paid special attention to the jazz scene of the Netherlands and invited over forty jazz acts to perform over the course of three days. On November 3, enjoy the sonic depth and unexpected twists of Kaisa’s Machine, the New York City-based quintet led by Finnish-born bassist, composer, and bandleader Kaisa Mäensivu. On November 10, marvel at American pianist and composer Andy Milne’s trio Unison. Milne, a protégé of legendary jazz pianist Oscar Peterson, delves into the fusion of texture and groove. On November 17, discover a rapidly rising talent in the London jazz circuit: pianist Sultan Stevenson, who graduated from Conservatory in 2023, now leads a masterful jazz trio. On November 24, immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds of daoud: this multifaceted musician from Toulouse, France excels as a trumpeter, record producer, and composer. He leads his own vibrant quintet that has quickly become a sensation on the French music scene. Enjoy these exciting premieres every Sunday evening in November at 21:00 – all on Stingray DJAZZ!
jazzahead! 2024 interview & showcase - Kaisa's Machine
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 AT 21:00
Annual trade fair, exhibition, and festival jazzahead! is one of the international jazz community’s most important events. Hosted in Bremen, Germany, jazzahead! brings together musicians, bookers, agents, organizers, jazz experts, and music enthusiasts at the world’s largest jazz event. In 2024, jazzahead! paid special attention to the jazz scene of the Netherlands and invited over forty jazz acts to perform over the course of three days. Among the ensembles presenting themselves at jazzahead! 2024 is Kaisa’s Machine. This quintet around New York City-based, Finnish-born bassist, composer, and bandleader Kaisa Mäensivu tells stories, characterized by sonic depth and unexpected twists. Downbeat’s Brian Morton noted, “The bass, instead of being a routine component of the rhythm section, has become the main compositional voice of the group.” Kaisa’s Machine consists of Kaisa Mäensivu (bass), Max Zenger (saxophone), Mikko Antila (vibraphone), Eden Ladin (piano), and Joe Peri (drums).
jazzahead! 2024 interview & showcase - Andy Milne and Unison
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 AT 21:00
Annual trade fair, exhibition, and festival jazzahead! is one of the international jazz community’s most important events. Hosted in Bremen, Germany, jazzahead! brings together musicians, bookers, agents, organizers, jazz experts, and music enthusiasts at the world’s largest jazz event. In 2024, jazzahead! paid special attention to the jazz scene of the Netherlands and invited over forty jazz acts to perform over the course of three days. Among the ensembles presenting themselves at jazzahead! 2024 is American pianist and composer Andy Milne’s trio Unison. With over three decades of experience, Milne, a protégé of legendary jazz pianist Oscar Peterson, has collaborated with notable figures including Ravi Coltrane, Andrew Cyrille, Sekou Sundiata, Avery Brooks, and Cassandra Wilson. Beyond jazz, Milne is recognized for classical compositions and his contributions to film and television scores. At jazzahead!, Milne’s trio Unison delves into the fusion of texture and groove. Andy Milne (piano) appears with Andrew Peck (bass) and Nate Winn (drums).
jazzahead! 2024 interview & showcase - Sultan Stevenson
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 AT 21:00
Annual trade fair, exhibition, and festival jazzahead! is one of the international jazz community’s most important events. Hosted in Bremen, Germany, jazzahead! brings together musicians, bookers, agents, organizers, jazz experts, and music enthusiasts at the world’s largest jazz event. In 2024, jazzahead! paid special attention to the jazz scene of the Netherlands and invited over forty jazz acts to perform over the course of three days. Among the bands presenting themselves at jazzahead! 2024 is Sultan Stevenson’s trio. Pianist Stevenson, a Londoner with Caribbean roots, graduated from Conservatory in 2023. He is a rapidly rising talent in the London jazz circuit, whose debut album 'Faithful One' won him the Parliamentary Jazz Award for the best newcomer. Described by The Telegraph as “an incipient master”, Sultan Stevenson (piano) appears at jazzahead! 2024 with Jacob Gryn (bass) and Joel Waters (drums).
jazzahead! 2024 interview & showcase - daoud
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 AT 21:00
Annual trade fair, exhibition, and festival jazzahead! is one of the international jazz community's most important events. Hosted in Bremen, Germany, jazzahead! brings together musicians, bookers, agents, organizers, jazz experts, and music enthusiasts at the world’s largest jazz event. In 2024 jazzahead! focused on the Netherlands with over 40 artists preforming over the course of three days. Luc Ben Abdeslam, better known as Daoud, is a multifaceted musician from Toulouse who excels as a trumpeter, record producer, mixer, songwriter, and composer. Having gained extensive experience as a sideman, the French musician now spearheads a vibrant young quintet that has quickly become a sensation on the French music scene. With their irreverent music full of emotion and irony, the group captivates audiences with their fresh, charismatic performances and Daoud's playful humor. Their music, which blends elements of jazz, hip-hop, R&B, blues, and soul, has led them from winning competitions in 2022 to opening for renowned artists like Lakecia Benjamin and Eric Truffaz in 2023. The group has also graced the stages of major festivals, including those in Montreal and Juan-les-Pins. The lineup includes Luc Ben Abdeslam (trumpet), Etienne Manchon (keys), Louis Navarro (double bass), Felix Robin (vibraphone), and Guillaume “Wisedrum” Prevost (drums).