The 20th International Jazz Workshop will take place from August 11th, 2024 to August 18th, 2024. For the anniversary, a day is being added - it starts with the big band meeting, and on August 18th the event ends with an open stage open air combined with concerts by formations of former participants in the hall. The workshop runs during the week - as usual with evening concerts by the lecturers and a final concert by the workshop participants. An intensive week consisting of workshops, concerts and jam sessions led by some of the best teachers and performers worldwide.
This year there is a new addition to our lecturers - Carlo Nardozza (trumpet). There will also be a reunion with Randolph Matthews (vocals, beatboxing) and John Turville (piano). In 2021, the two did not make it across the canal due corona. Giorgos Kontrafouris from Athens on the piano and the singer Marta Capponi from Rome are back this year, they were celebrated by the audience last year! Kontrafouris, who commutes between Greece and Finland, is considered one of the most famous Greek jazz musicians, who has taught master classes worldwide and worked with international stars. The singer Marta Capponi, who comes from Rome, surprises her audience with her huge, stylistically very different repertoire, which moves between pop, folk, Latin and jazz standards. The critics are enthusiastic about her stage presence and her album.
Admission to the campus area starts at 6 p.m., so that you can enjoy the delicious wines and spirits from Pinard de Picard and fresh food from the Tunis Food Truck before the concerts. The concert hall will only be opened for admission after the sound check.
Due to Corona, we can only allow ticket holders to enter the site and only a limited number of them. At the moment it is envisaged that all visitors will have to present either their vaccination certificate or a negative test.
Important change !
All concerts have been moved to Saarwellingen-Reisbach "Lohwieshalle", Lohwiese 13 !
For security reasons, all International Jazzwerkstatt events that were to take place on Campus Nobel will be relocated to the Lohwieshalle Reisbach, Lohwiese.
The workshop at the lake on the Nobel campus is central to the atmosphere of the International Jazzwerkstatt. Unfortunately, the hall cannot be used this year for safety reasons. Leaning against the hall is a building that is in danger of collapsing. In order not to endanger the safety of the visitors, it was decided with a heavy heart to switch to the community-owned Lohwieshalle in Reisbach this year.
The organizer is determined to do everything possible to offer visitors a nice atmosphere here as well. Parking is available behind the administrative branch, at the kindergarten and directly at the Astrid Lindgren School.
As every year, the eagerly awaited opening concert of the 19th International Jazzwerkstatt promises an evening full of rousing sounds and virtuoso performances. Internationally renowned musicians, who share the stage in various ensembles, create a unique musical experience.
This year, for the first time, US-based Amos Hoffman is part of the whole. He is an Israeli jazz guitarist and oud player known worldwide as a pioneer of the fusion of Middle Eastern rhythms and melodic themes with modern jazz. His quest for new musical experiences took him first to Amsterdam and then to New York City, where he played jazz with both established musicians and up-and-coming talent such as Jason Lindler, bassist Avishai Cohen and Claudia Acuna.
Also there that evening - Tony Lakatos, who unfortunately didn't have time last year and can only be present for two days this year. Together, our artists will inspire the audience with their musical versatility and extraordinary skills. "All in: All-Stars in Concert" promises a unique fusion of different styles.
In the beer garden at the lake there are fine wines, freshly tapped beer and delicious homemade burgers, wraps, paninis, fries and much more in vegan and vegetarian versions on every concert evening.
Admission to the outdoor area on campus is from 6 p.m. so that you can have something to eat and drink in peace beforehand. Admission 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)
Barbara Bürkle (vocals)
Marta Capponi (vocals)
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 All Stars 2022
Jim Hart, Yaron Stavi, Gilad Atzmon, Enzo Zirilli and Carlo Nardozza 2022
Gilad Atzmon (saxophone)
Marta Capponi (vocals)
Carlo Nardozza (trumpet)
John Turville (piano)
Amos Hoffman (guitar)
Yaron Stavi (bass)
Enzo Zirilli (drums)
The concert is a must for lovers of jazz and world music. The formation is led by the saxophonist and artistic director of the workshop Gilad Atzmon, who is known worldwide for his virtuoso playing and his innovative compositions. With his impressive technique and emotional expressiveness, Atzmon brings to life the diversity and rich sound world of the Mediterranean.
Atzmon is backed by outstanding musicians: Italian Marta Capponi, a charismatic singer with a captivating voice, virtuoso trumpeter Carlo Nardozza, sensitive pianist John Turville, guitar master Amos Hoffman, powerful and melodic bassist Yaron Stavi, and Enzo Zirilli, a dynamic, creative drummer.
Together they present a captivating mix of jazz, traditional Mediterranean sounds and elements of improvisation. Listeners are taken on a musical journey that takes them from the quaint streets of Rome, to the exotic markets of Marrakech, to the lively alleyways of Ramallah, to the vibrant streets of Barcelona, to the passionate melodies of Tel Aviv and Beirut.
left:Yaron Stavi, right: Johannes Müller
Nicolas Meier (guitar)
Amos Hoffman (guitar)
Johannes Müller (saxophone)
Barbara Bürkle (vocals)
Randolph Matthews (vocals)
Thilo Wagner (piano)
John Turville (piano)
Ulrich Glaszmann (bass)
Yaron Stavi (bass)
Jim Hart (vibraphone, drums)
This spectacular concert project takes the audience on a captivating journey through the history of the modern guitar, from the origins of the blues to the frontiers of post- and prog-rock.
A top-class ensemble of talented musicians will create this extraordinary concert. Nicolas Meier and Amos Hoffman, two outstanding guitarists, are in the foreground this evening. The musician Amos Hoffmann, who comes from Tel Aviv, is taking part for the first time this year. For several years he played in bassist Avishai Cohen's band. He is just as at home in world music as Nicolas Meier, who was born in Switzerland and now lives in London. Johannes Müller, a master of the saxophone, will give you goosebumps with his warm and expressive tone. Barbara Bürkle and Randolph Matthews, two exceptional vocalists, will captivate the audience with their impressive voices and emotional interpretation. They are accompanied by the virtuoso pianists Thilo Wagner and John Turville, the filigree playing bassist Ulrich Glassmann and the versatile drummer and vibraphonist Jim Hart.
From the deep roots of the blues to the improvisational highs of bop and the experimental tones of post- and prog-rock, listeners will be immersed in the development and influence of the guitar on music history.
Barbara Bürkle (vocals)
Marta Capponi (vocals)
Randolph Matthews (vocals)
Tali Atzmon (vocals)
Gilad Atzmon (saxophone)
Johannes Müller (saxophone)
Carlo Nardozza (trumpet)
Nicolas Meier (gitarre)
Thilo Wagner (piano)
Claus Krisch (piano)
Ulrich Glaszmann (bass)
Jim Hart (vibraphone, drums)
Enzo Zirilli (drums)
Marta Capponi, Barbara Bürkle, Randolph Matthews
Duke Ellington is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Born on April 29, 1899 in Washington, D.C., he was not only an outstanding pianist, but also a visionary composer and bandleader. over a period of more than 50 years, he had a decisive influence on jazz music and created an extensive repertoire that is still unparalleled to this day. With his unmistakable style and his ability to combine different styles of music such as jazz, blues, swing and classical, Ellington created his very own world of sound that still inspires music lovers all over the world today.
"Sophisticated Lady - A Tribute to Duke Ellington" honors Duke Ellington's musical legacy and lets his timeless compositions shine in new splendor. The singing stars of the International Jazzwerkstatt present a diverse selection from Ellington's extensive work. Each track is performed with a respect for originality while providing an individual interpretation to bring the distinctive spirit of Duke Ellington to life.
From rousing solos to sensitive ensemble playing - the musicians bring the magic of Duke Ellington's compositions to life on stage and take the audience on an unforgettable musical journey. Whether you're already an Ellington fan or just want to enjoy an unforgettable evening of outstanding music, this concert promises to be an extraordinary experience for all the senses.
final concerts 2022 in the old factory hall on the 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.
Jailhouse Bigband 2022
This year the last concert evening of the International Jazz Workshop is again a big band meeting with two big bands from the region, the "Jailhouse Big Band" and the "Silent Explosion Orchestra". The evening will be opened by the Jailhouse Big Band conducted by Thomas Graf. With around 20 musicians, the big band has once again put together a varied program this year. Jazz standards, works from the fields of funk and Latin as well as pieces of modern big band music will be heard.
With his Silent Explosion Orchestra, founded in 2014, drummer Kevin Naßhan from Saarland brings together some of the most talented jazz musicians on the south-west German music scene. In recent years, the Silent Explosion Orchestra has repeatedly managed to surprise its audience with many cross-genre project concerts and to create captivating concert evenings that move at a high musical level, but always bring a portion of youthful looseness and entertaining humor. Cooperations with dancers, cabaret artists and classical ensembles are just as much part of their portfolio as gala evenings with greats of national and international jazz. In the band's almost 10-year history, the ensemble was also able to release two of their own CDs.
Silent Explosion Orchestra
At the big band meeting at the end of this year's international jazz workshop in Saarwellingen, Kevin Naßhan and his musicians came up with something very special. They present the music of the great jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter, who sadly passed away earlier this year at the age of 89. Shorter has had an exceptional career, earning a total of 11 Grammys and a lifetime achievement Grammy. The musician "shaped the color and contours of modern jazz as one of the most admired composers," according to the New York Times. During his long career he played and composed for musicians and groups such as Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers, Miles Davis and Weather Report. The SEO will present its music in Saarwellingen in new arrangements written by Frank Reinshagen.