Wolfgang Lackerschmid "Connection"

With Wolfgang Lackerschmid (vib), Ryan Carniaux (tpt), Stefan Rademacher (bass) & Guido May (dr)

The repertoire of this band is mainly composed of Wolfgang Lackerschmid's compositions, whose tasty melodies are spread over a harmonic framework that inspires each musician to play ambitious solos. The varied rhythms, often influenced by Brazil, groove so much that even the most demanding passages carry the listener along. The group, which is tuned in a congenial way, is composed of top international jazz virtuosos, who are particularly highlighted in this composition.

Wolfgang Lackerschmid has been successful as a vibraphone virtuoso and composer since the 1970s. His legendary duet recordings with Chet Baker and his collaboration with Attila Zoller have attracted particular attention. Lackerschmid has written many jazz songs and titles that have become part of the repertoire of many of his colleagues, as well as concertante works for orchestra, choir and many other formations, and music for theater, radio and film.

Ryan Carniaux: Tiger Okoshi's student has become one of the most sought-after trumpeters in a short period of time, among others in the bands of : Mark Murphy, Benny Golson, Peter Herbolzheimer, Dave Liebman. Together with Manfred Schoof, Gerd Dudek and Wolfgang Lackerschmid he plays in Markus Lüpertz's group TTT. After the success of his two CDs "Reflections Of The Persevering Spirit" and "Never Leave Your Baggage Unattended" with the band's repertoire, he impressed critics and fans in 2017 with the duo album "Opportunity For Unity" together with Ra-Kalam drum legend Bob Moses.

Stefan Rademacher was a member of the Billy Cobham Band from 1994 to 2007 and played with Lee Ritenour, Don Grusin, George Duke, Hiram Bullock, Dave Samuels, Tom Coster, among others. A virtuoso on the double bass and many variations of the electric bass, he has been invited as a guest soloist by the WDR Bigband and the Bochum Symphony Orchestra, among others. He is a professor at the Bern University of the Arts.

Guido May is one of the most sought-after drummers in Europe. In addition to his many years of collaboration with funk legend Pee Wee Ellis, he has played with such greats as Fred Wesley, Maceo Parker, Lynne Arriale, Diana Krall, Chico Freeman, Don Grusin, Manu Dibango, Claudio Roditi, Kenny Wheeler and the New York Voices.

Admission: 15€ for the general public
             13€ for students
Access to the concerts is WITHOUT reservation!