International Jazzwerkstatt Saarwellingen

Concerts

Experience international jazz stars !

From the 5th to the 11th of August 2019 the "International Jazzwerkstatt" takes place for the 15th time in Saarwellingen. In the daytime the international artists teach and in the evenings they heat up all fans of jazz in concerts. For a week, jazz players, amateurs and professionals meet in the small Saarland community, learn together, make music together, discuss, sing and jam together.

It swings the air, from the rehearsal rooms sound weird sounds and brilliant runs, everywhere you can hear - mostly in "Denglisch" - talking shop about jazz. Evening after evening, the concerts take place, which have become an insider tip in the region in the Jazzmusic area. The top-class and internationally acclaimed jazz stars play in the old brick hall on the Campus Nobel. Under the direction of art director Gilad Atzmon, the jazz musicians perform in different compositions at the concerts.

The closing concert of the student combos on Saturday evening is free of charge and also takes place in the workshop on Campus Nobel.

further concert informations coming soon...

Monday, 06.08.2018, 19.30 h : Saarwellingen, Campus Nobel - old factory hall

All Stars Opening Concert in various ensembles

For the 14th time, international jazz artists will demonstrate their skills at the "International Jazzwerkstatt" and make Saarwellingen swing. As in previous years, the jazz festival begins with an opening concert in which all artists present themselves. Around Art Director Gilad Atzmon, renowned musicians from home and abroad, such as percussionist Adriano Adewale, singer Babara Bürkle, guitarist Nicolas Meier, bassist Yaron Stavi, pianist Thilo Wagner, drummer Enzo Zirilli and many more, offer the audience a unique concert. New this year is the British jazz singer Cleveland Watkiss.

In very different formations, the musicians present the respective focuses of their musical creativity. All sorts of jazz styles can be heard this evening - Bebob, Latin, Modern, Swing, from traditional to contemporary. Look forward to a multi-faceted jazz evening!

Adriano Adewale (percussions)
Gilad Atzmon (art director, saxophone)
Barbara Bürkle (vocals)
Kevin Dean (trumpet)
Frank Harrison (piano)
Jim Hart (vibraphone/drums)
Claus Krisch (piano)
Tony Lakatos (saxophone)
Nicolas Meier (guitar)
Johannes Müller (saxophone)
Davide Petrocca (bass)
Yaron Stavi (bass)
John Turville (piano)
Thilo Wagner (piano)
Cleveland Watkiss (vocals/beat boxing)
Enzo Zirilli (drums)

International Jazzwerkstatt All Stars 2017
Wednesday, 08.08.2018, 19.30 h : Saarwellingen, Campus Nobel - old factory hall

Three tenors - Gilad Atzmon (saxophone), Tony Lakatos (saxophone) & Johannes Müller (saxophone)

Together with Gilad Atzmon, Tony Lakatos and Johannes Müller, three of the best European tenor saxophone players will come together to stage an evening that will be entirely dedicated to their instrument. From Coltrane, Benny Golson, Sony Rollins to Dexter Gordon they pay tribute to the legends of the tenor saxophone. Gilad Atzmon, Artistic Director of the Festival, has made a dream come true with the "Three Tenors". He always sat down in his compositions and arrangements with those of the ancients - Charly Parker was for him the access to jazz and Coltrane he is engaged in his latest CD, while Tony Lakatos has released in 2010 a tribute album. After pausing last year, Johannes Müller is back again this year. His claim is to touch the soul with his music. This ensemble will definitely be one of the highlights on the "Werkstatt" stage in 2018.

accompanied by:
Frank Harrison (piano)
Jim Hart (vibraphone/drums)
Davide Petrocca (bass)
Yaron Stavi (bass)
Thilo Wagner (piano)
Enzo Zirilli (drums)

Jim Hart 2017 on the vibraphone
Thursday, 09.08.2018, 19.30 h : Saarwellingen, Campus Nobel - old factory hall

The Jazz singer - A vocal night

Barbara Bürkle (vocals)
Cleveland Watkiss (vocals)
Tali Atzmon (vocals)

accompanied by:
Adriano Adewale (percussions)
Gilad Atzmon (saxophone)
Kevin Dean (trumpet)
Nicolas Meier (guitar)
Davide Petrocca (bass)
Yaron Stavi (bass)
John Turville (piano)
Thilo Wagner (piano)
Enzo Zirilli (drums)

Tali Atzmon 2017

On the third evening of the concert, Barbara Bürkle, Cleveland Watkiss and Tali Atzmon will present their skills to three versatile exceptional artists. Together and separately, the three singers triumph over the highs and lows of the scale; There is no limit to the vocal variety of the singers. The artists also present some of their own works.
Tali Atzmon will make the audience swing with some of their own tunes. The songs of the singer of the band "Talinka" embody a unique style mix of folk, jazz, tango, free improvisation and age music.

With her power voice Barbara Bürkle will perform some of her masterpieces. Her music, a mixture of different rhythms and styles, reflects the singer's positive attitude to life and mixes empathetic with powerful tones. Cleveland Watkiss will fuel the audience with his songs while demonstrating his versatility. In addition to his soulful voice, a striking union of beatbox sounds and jazz vocals makes his music unique.

The rhythmic accompaniment is provided by drummers Adriano Adewale and Enzo Zirilli, piano players John Turville and Thilo Wagner, guitarist Nicolas Meier and bassists Davide Petrocca and Yaron Stavi. They are complemented by Gilad Atzmon's saxophone and Kevin Dean's trumpet.
Friday, 10.08.2018, 19.30 h : Saarwellingen, Campus Nobel - old factory hall

The History of the Blues - from Gospel to Trane

featuring Nicolas Meier (guitar)

accompanied by:
Cleveland Watkiss (vocals)
Gilad Atzmon (saxophone)
Johannes Müller (saxophone)
Kevin Dean (trumpet)
Claus Krisch (piano)
John Turville (piano)
Davide Petrocca (bass)
Yaron Stavi (bass)
Adriano Adewale (percussions)
Enzo Zirilli (drums)
Jim Hart (vibraphone, drums)

Davide Petrocca and Nicolas Meier 2017

This night is all about blues. Under the direction of guitarist Nicolas Meier, the history of the blues is made "audible": from its origins in American cotton fields, where African slaves used music as a means of expression, to the multi-faceted modern variations of classic blues. On this evening, the melancholic sounds of the gospel as well as the accompanying rhythms of the rhythm and blues will be presented to the audience.

Cleveland Watkiss's voice, Claus Krisch's and John Turville's harmonious piano melodies, as well as the rhythmic accompaniment of Davide Petrocca's and Yaron Stavi's basses, carry listeners into the world of this historical music genre. They are supported by the dreamy sounds of the brass section, consisting of Gilad Atzmons and Johannes Müller saxophones, as well as Kevin Dean's trumpet. The beat is set by Enzo Zirilli's drums, Jim Harts Vibraphone and Adriano Adewales Percussions.
Saturday, 11.08.2018, 19.00 h : Saarwellingen, Campus Nobel - old factory hall

Final concerts of workshop participants - admission free

Final concert 2017 at the old factory hall on campus nobel

The final concert of the participants is not only for this one of the most important evening events of the "Saarwellinger International Jazz Workshop". For the listener, it is fascinating to see and hear what one can work out in a week, how different jazz music can be and also how differently the respective teachers coach the combos. The tension that reigns on this evening keeps jumping over to the audience!
Sunday, 12.08.2018, 19.00 h : Saarwellingen, Campus Nobel - old factory hall

Konzert Werkstattchor (leaded by Cleveland Watkiss) & Bigbands:Jailhouse Bigband (by Alfred Hedrich) & Urknall (leaded by Urmetzer)

Bigband Urknall 2017 with Gilad Atzmon

Two big bands meet this Sunday - the "Jailhouse Big Band" and the "Big Band Big Bang" - both renowned formations from the region.

The Saarwellingen "Jailhouse Big Band" impresses with its extensive repertoire. In addition to classic and modern swing titles, the big band offers its audience a mixture of radio and Latin works as well as pieces from the rock / pop sector. Lovers of good big-band music are sure to get their money's worth!

Founded in 1982 by Ernst Urmetzer, the big band "Big Bang" has been part of the Saarland jazz scene for decades and has made a name for itself both at home and abroad. Originally planned as a school project, the Big Band has won numerous awards over the years. Also this year you will play the one or other title from the arrangements of Atzmons pieces.

The one or other lecturer, or lecturer, from the "International Jazz Workshop" will join the big bands. The evening will be opened by the "Workshop Choir", which will be formed on this day under the direction of Cleveland Watkiss.
Sunday, 12.08.2018 : Saarwellingen

One Day Workshop "Jazz Choir for All" conducted by Cleveland Watkiss

Workshop-Choir 2015

The open workshop is aimed at members of choirs and people who enjoy singing and want to continue their education in the field of "jazz choir". He offers the opportunity to work with the internationally renowned singer Cleveland Watkiss. The versatile artist, who also works as an actor, has already won numerous awards in his British homeland. As an experienced lecturer, he has taught at various workshops in schools, colleges and universities across the UK.

The singers will be trained in two blocks - from 10:00 am in the morning and from 2:00 pm in the afternoon. In the late afternoon another rehearsal is planned in Campus Nobel. If everything goes as planned, the "choir" will perform the pieces in the evening at the "Choir & Bigband Meeting" concert in the Werkshalle on campus.

The fee for the daily workshop is € 35 per individual and can be paid at the venue. When registering a group, there is a discount.

Registration for the 'one day workshop':
kultur@saarwellingen.de
or 06838/9007128
Admission at Campus Nobel starts 18.00h
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