Performers
‘If I could wish for anything, it would be an evening with different young jazz musicians From different countries. There are some people who are just incredibly interesting,’ said Jakob Manz in the preliminary talks for his jazz residency. And indeed, some of the most promising young jazz musicians from Europe are coming together here, including the Franco-Algerian cellist Nesrine and the Malian balafon artist Aly Keïta. ‘The two of them simply allow me to present jazz in completely different sound colours. You wouldn't believe the rhythmic possibilities that are totally surprising to our ears in Europe,’ explains Manz, who was also inspired for this evening by concert tours to Haiti and La Reunion. He continues: ‘This will be an evening full of fresh, energetic jazz and interesting constellations on stage. They all have completely different backgrounds and bring many musical influences with them - that's super exciting, and I really want to show that!’
