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The ZigZag Jazz Festival, Berlin It is hard to imagine that ten years have already passed since the musical genius Prince died in 2016. His music still sounds fresh, current and remarkably relevant, while his vault remains so full of great unreleased material that new posthumous albums will likely continue to appear for years to…

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…

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…

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…

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…