The jazz event of the year: Weidener Jazz-Herbst 2024 starts soon!

The jazz event of the year: Weidener Jazz-Herbst 2024 starts soon!

An exciting music experience awaits jazz lovers in Weiden. The Weiden Jazz-Herbst 2024 promises a captivating concert series that ranges from mysterious sounds to groovy rhythms. A total of seven exciting evenings are in the program, and the first event will take place on September 21 with the rousing "Denis Cuni Quartet". This kick-off event promises to offer the audience a colorful mix of modern jazz, Latin and Cuban jazz that captures the essence of these versatile music styles.

The special flair of the Weidener Jazz autumn is not only reinforced by the quality of the music, but also by the various venues. The concerts take place in the charming bistrot Paris and in the former ring cinema, creating an inviting atmosphere that makes a special experience every evening. At 8 p.m., when the lights dim and sounds, visitors are kidnapped into the fascinating world of jazz.

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After the opening concert, a highlight with the celebrated jazz artist Chris Hopkins from the USA will follow on October 5. He is accompanied by the International Swing Stars, an ensemble of top talents, including the well -known double bassist Nicki Parrott and the talented Finnish clarinetist Atti Sarpila. Various musical influences come together here that provide a varied evening.

On October 11th it will be particularly exciting. That evening, both young talents and experienced musicians have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills. With an open jazz session, visitors can experience the creative process of improvisation up close. This unique opportunity allows those present to be carried away by the energy and spontaneity of jazz. By the way, admission is free, which makes this special event even more attractive.

Another highlight of the series is Michael Flügel's concert on October 26th. In memory of the late jazz wholesale master Wayne Shorter, wings will present his special interpretation of classic compositions. Artistic new arrangements of pieces such as "Speak No Evil" and "Witch Hunt" will take the audience into the creative world of jazz music.

On November 8th, the former Ring cinema becomes the setting for a concert that is specially designed for young people and emerging talents. The young baritone saxophonist Roman Fritsch and the "Concert Jazz Band" bring a varied mix of traditional jazz and experimental sounds on stage. This formation promises to bring the audience to a good grooven.

The celebrations continue with a dignified homage to one of the biggest names of jazz, Thad Jones. On November 23, a group of talented musicians, including the master drummer Bernd Reiter, will appear under the title "Thadjones@100". The audience can look forward to the return of classic compositions that keep the spirit of jazz alive.

The crowning conclusion of the Weidener Jazz autumn on December 6th is the charming singer Olga Dudkova. The newcomer from Siberia inspires with a fusion from jazz, neo-soul and pop and will usher in the upcoming holidays musically creatively.

Tickets for this exciting concert series are available in the Tourist Info Weiden. For more detailed information, including the concert times and the artists, interested parties can visit the website of the Jazz district of Weiden: www.jazz-zirkel-weiden.de.