Concerts
Concerts (more informations coming soon...)
Experience international jazz stars !
The 22st International Jazz Workshop presents a week of excellent jazz from July 25-30, 2026, in Saarwellingen. Once again this year, participants can look forward to an intensive week packed with workshops, concerts, and jam sessions featuring renowned musicians from around the globe. During the day, jazz enthusiasts have the opportunity to work with international stars—such as Gilad Atzmon, Amos Hoffman, Marta Capponi, Yaron Stavi, Enzo Zirilli, and many others—in workshops designed to help them hone their musical skills. In the evening, the former dynamite factory hall at Campus Nobel transforms into a distinctive concert venue, offering live jazz in a unique atmosphere. Outside, the lakeside beer garden invites guests to relax and enjoy fine wines from Pinard de Picard, freshly tapped beer, and homemade Asian cuisine—including vegetarian and vegan options.
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Saturday, 25.07.2026, 19.30 h : Saarwellingen, at Campus Nobel, Old factory hall
"All in!"
The eagerly awaited opening concert of the International Jazz Workshop promises an evening full of captivating sounds, virtuoso performances, and a unique fusion of different styles.
As every year, the opening concert will be performed by all of the workshop's instructors in various ensembles. The ensemble includes Gilad Atzmon (saxophones, clarinet), Johannes Müller (saxophones, clarinet), Tony Lakatos (saxophone), Carlo Nardozza (trumpet), Randolph Matthews (vocals), Thilo Wagner (piano), Claus Krisch (piano), Nicolas Meier (guitar), Amos Hoffman (guitar), John Turville (piano), Ulrich Glassmann (bass), Yaron Stavi (bass), Jim Hart (drums, vibraphone), and Enzo Zirilli (drums).
Entrance to the campus outdoor area begins at 6:00 PM, so you can enjoy something to eat and drink beforehand. Entrance to the hall is only after the sound check.
The Ensembles are with:
Gilad Atzmon (art director, saxophone, clarinette)
Tony Lakatos (saxophone)
Johannes Müller (saxophone)
Carlo Nardozza (trumpet)
Randolph Matthews (vocals, beatboxing)
Thilo Wagner (piano)
Claus Krisch (piano)
John Turville (piano)
Amos Hoffman (guitar)
Nicolas Meier (guitar)
Ulrich Glaszmann (bass)
Yaron Stavi (bass)
Jim Hart (vibraphone, drums)
Enzo Zirilli (drums)
International Jazzwerkstatt Opening Concert 2025
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Monday, 27.07.2026, 19.30 h : Saarwellingen, at Campus Nobel, Old factory hall
The French Connection - The Jazz of Paris - directed by Gilad Atzmon
Marta Capponi 2025
Gilad Atzmon (saxophone)
Tali Atzmon (vocals)
Marta Capponi (vocals)
Ulrich Glaszmann (bass)
Jim Hart (drums, vibraphone)
Amos Hoffman (guitar)
Nicolas Meier (guitar)
Johannes Müller (saxophone)
Carlo Nardozza (trumpet)
Yaron Stavi (bass)
Thilo Wagner (piano)
Enzo Zirilli (drums)
An evening of Parisian elegance dedicated to the timeless allure of French jazz: ranging from the soulful swing of Django Reinhardt’s "Manouche" style to the romantic, melodic soundscapes of Michel Legrand—featuring musical tributes to Édith Piaf, Jacques Brel, and other great French icons. Gilad Atzmon, the festival’s artistic director, delights in playing with musical traditions, styles, and melodies.
Atzmon’s musical approach involves exploring cultural identities—including tango and klezmer, as well as musical styles from the Arab world, the Balkans, Sinti and Roma culture, and the Ladino tradition. His performances have been described as a blend of "quotes from jazz standards and torch songs, playfully borrowed ideas from the Mediterranean or the Middle East, sensuous echoes of Parisian cabaret, New Orleans clarinet swing, and bebop in hyperdrive mode"; furthermore, "his musical source material ranges from Eastern European folk music to hard bop, funk, and French accordion melodies."
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Tuesday, 28.07.2026, 19.30 h : Saarwellingen, at Campus Nobel, Old factory hall
The Better Part of America - A Latin Music Party - directed by John Turville and Nicolas Meier
Randolph Matthews, Nicolas Meier & Tony Lakatos
Marta Capponi (vocals)
Ulrich Glaszmann (bass)
Tony Lakatos (saxophone)
Jim Hart (drums & vibraphone)
Randolph Matthews (vocals)
Nicolas Meier (guitar)
Johannes Müller (saxophone)
Carlo Nardozza (trumpet)
John Turville (piano)
It is impossible to imagine contemporary music without the profound influence of Latin America. Look forward to an evening filled with fiery rhythms, musical sophistication, and romantic extravagance—ranging from Antônio Carlos Jobim to Tito Puente, with a touch of Astor Piazzolla. John Turville and Nicolas Meier have dedicated themselves, in part, to this influence.
Turville has recorded more than thirty albums with a wide range of artists from the worlds of jazz, tango, and classical music. Among other projects, he was commissioned to write a new work for contemporary tango dancer Richard Manuel and his tango quintet. Nicolas Meier is undoubtedly one of today’s most versatile, ambitious, and brilliant up-and-coming guitarists. Meier’s sound is rooted in his affinity for jazz played on the acoustic guitar—specifically his nylon-string Godin. This timbre is ideally suited to flamenco and Middle Eastern music—a perfect match, given how brilliantly he fuses these and other influences into his unique, "multilingual" style.
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Wednesday, 29.07.2026, 19.30 h : Saarwellingen, at Campus Nobel, Old factory hall
Couscous Party - The Music of The Mediterranaen - directed by Amos Hoffman
Amos Hoffman 2025
Gilad Atzmon (Saxophon)
Tali Atzmon (Gesang)
Karen Edwards (Gesang)
Amos Hoffman (Gitarre)
Tony Lakatos (Saxophon)
Randolph Matthews (Gesang)
Yaron Stavi (Bass)
John Turville (Klavier)
Thilo Wagner (Klavier)
Enzo Zirilli (Schlagzeug)
Karen Edwards
The mesmerizing fusion of music from the Levant with African-American soundscapes takes center stage this evening. Experience the pulsating rhythms of the Maghreb and the Aegean, the power of microtonality, the sounds of the oud and clarinet, and a cross-cultural musical narrative that bridges boundaries through sound. A new voice will be heard tonight: the extraordinary singer and pianist Karen Edwards—a gem of the music scene and a multiple nominee for the Grammy Award for Jazz Performance.
Throughout her long career, Edwards has worked with stars such as Stevie Wonder, Prince, and Tony Bennett; toured Europe and America; starred in a weekly show in Atlanta for years; composed film scores; and worked as an actress. Karen Edwards is considered one of the most interesting American singers of the younger generation; her concerts are not only fantastic musical adventures but also outstanding shows.
Amos Hoffman, the evening’s featured musician, is an internationally acclaimed Israeli jazz guitarist and oud player, celebrated as a pioneer in blending Middle Eastern rhythms and melodic themes with modern jazz. His latest album, "Minor Operation", is shaped by influences ranging from the guitar playing of Charlie Christian to the oud artistry of the legendary Egyptian composer and singer Mohamed Abdel Wahab.
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Thursday, 30.07.2026, 19.00 h : Saarwellingen, at Campus Nobel, Old factory hall
Final concerts of workshop participants - admission free
Final Concerts in the old factory hall on Campus Nobel
For almost a week, the workshop participants are taught by their tutors. What they have worked out as a combo in this period, you show this evening. The combos are each coached by two lecturers - and it is always surprising how diverse the results of this "work phase" are. And one more thing becomes clear - the combos are the heart of this event, here meet the lecturers and students, here everyone wants to show what he can. And the joy of playing, the joy of music usually leaps over the audience as a spark.
- Admission at Campus Nobel starts 18.00h
- The "How to get there"- >> description <<
Entry cards
Single ticket for the lecturers concerts: €25 / reduced €15
(Discount for students / unemployed / social assistance recipients)
Festival pass (without big band meeting) €60 / reduced €45
(Discount for students / social assistance recipients)
Free admission for children and young people up to 15 years old
