The News
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The Bad Plus: A Collective Sound Built to Last
The Zig Zag Jazz Festival, Berlin – July 23, 2026 It is perhaps strange that in jazz, where teamwork and group interplay are so central, truly collective bands remain relatively rare. Jazz history is full of groups remembered through their individual stars, while the identity of the band itself often becomes secondary. The Bad Plus…
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Bill Charlap Trio at Zig Zag Jazz Festival: A Masterclass in the Art of Listening
The ZigZag Jazz Festival, Gasometer, Berlin – July 23, 2026 There are few musical settings as rewarding as a great piano trio. At its best, it combines intimacy with orchestral depth, allowing every nuance of touch, dynamics, and interaction to become part of the performance. Yet such moments are becoming increasingly rare in an era…
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Ledisi Brings Dinah Washington’s Spirit Into the Present at The ZigZag Jazz Festival
There are many reasons musicians make music. It can be an act of personal expression, a way to entertain, a celebration of life, or a tribute to those who shaped their artistic path. The most powerful performances often emerge when all of these motivations meet — when respect for tradition becomes a starting point rather…
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Stacey Kent
The ZigZag Jazz Festival, Berlin, July 22, 2026 Stacey Kent – vocalsJim Tomlinson – saxophones, flutes, percussion, backing vocalsArt Hirahara – piano, RhodesTom Hubbard – double bass As the lights dimmed inside Berlin’s impressive Gasometer, the atmosphere shifted almost imperceptibly. There was no dramatic entrance or theatrical flourish—only the quiet confidence of an artist who…
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Bilal turns Linhart Hall into a living conversation between soul, jazz, and improvisation
Saturday, 4 July | 18:00 | 67th Ljubljana Jazz Festival, Cankarjev dom, Linhart Hall As part of the 67th Ljubljana Jazz Festival, Bilal brought one of the festival’s most genre-defying performances to a packed Linhart Hall at Cankarjev dom. Every seat was occupied and the anticipation was palpable as the lights dimmed. Joined by guitarist Randy Runyon,…
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Melissa Aldana brings Cuban filin and lyrical jazz to Ljubljana
67. JAZZ FESTIVAL LJUBLJANA, July 3, 2026 Melissa Aldana brought her latest project Filin to the 67. Jazz Festival LJUBLJANA, exploring the meeting point between Cuban song traditions and jazz improvisation. Joined by pianist Pablo Held, bassist Robert Landfermann, and drummer Kush Abadey, the Chilean saxophonist presented an intimate programme shaped by lyrical melodies, careful interplay, and…
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Gregory Porter Brings His Soulful Brilliance to Opatija’s Summer Stage
Some voices transcend genres. Gregory Porter’s is undoubtedly one of them. On Thursday, August 6, 2026, the two-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist will take the stage at Ljetna pozornica (Summer Stage) in Opatija, one of the Adriatic’s most breathtaking open-air venues. Presented by Zagreb Jazz Festival and Večernji list, the concert promises an unforgettable evening where…
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The Dee Dee Bridgewater Quartet
67th Ljubljana Jazz FestivalCankarjev dom, Gallus Hall, July 2, 2026 – We Exist! – Dee Dee Bridgewater Quartet Dee Dee Bridgewater – vocals; Alexis Lombre – piano; Rosa Brunello – bass; Shirazette Tinnin – drums Some songs never stop asking the same difficult questions. Decades after they were written, they continue to speak of injustice,…
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Pat Metheny – The Sound of a Living Legend
As the audience gradually filled the stone auditorium of Križanke for the opening night of the 67th Ljubljana Jazz Festival, anticipation grew. Pat Metheny‘s return to Ljubljana was one of the festival’s most eagerly awaited performances, yet before Metheny or his band appeared on stage, the first sounds of the evening came came from within…
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Kelly Green
Beyond Genre: Kelly Green on Jazz, Songwriting, and Creative Freedom Some artists entertain you for an evening. Others stay with you long after the final note has faded. Kelly Green belongs firmly to the latter. What captivates us is her fearless storytelling, the elegance and versatility of her piano playing, and the remarkable way her…