Frederik Köster/Sebastian Sternal – Canada

Frederik Köster/Sebastian Sternal – Canada

Both pianist Sebastian Sternal and flugelhornist Frederik Köster belong to the acclaimed and accomplished German jazz musicians who have received several awards in the past. They’ve been playing together in various groups since about 10 years. For their latest duo album, they went to Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada. And so, their compositions seem to reflect…

We Insist! – A Berlin Jazz Evening Supporting Refugees

We Insist! – A Berlin Jazz Evening Supporting Refugees

When Jazz Institute Berlin director Peter Weniger and journalist Wolf Kampmann spreaded word that they want to organize a concert for the Flüchtlingsrat Berlin e.V., which supports a vast number of refugees coming to the city, the reaction of the Berlin musicians was overwhelming. And so, the concert which is called “We Insist! Solidarität mit…

Win Guitarist Albare’s New CD – Shows in Berlin and Munich

Win Guitarist Albare’s New CD – Shows in Berlin and Munich

Melbourne-based, Morocco-born guitarist Albare is currently on a European tour in support of his new album “Only Human”. From the Pat Metheny-like opener “Nightly News” to the smooth groove of the title track, here’s a pretty versatile musician combining his superb skills with imaginative compositions. Albare, whose real name is Albert Dadon, wants his new…

Jonathan Butler – Free

Jonathan Butler – Free

Towards the end of “Never Find A Better Love”, the second track on South African singer and guitarist Jonathan Butler‘s new record “Free”, something like the sound of Philadelphia’s golden years shines through on the dance-with-strings groover. Complete with Rhodes played by co-writer and producer Luther “Mano” Hanes. I wish there would be more moments…