Jazz represents variety, freedom, openness. And in Germany it is founded upon a wide spectrum of artists and stages, labels and festivals, universities and competitions. “Jazz aus Deutschland” provides information on current trends and the most important developments of the past few years, offers links to the jazz scene and introduces selected Goethe-Institut activities.
Introduction
Jazz from Germany – An Introduction
German jazz is multifaceted. Hardly any other jazz scene in Europe has such a range of styles, traditions and techniques, from blues, boogie and Dixieland via swing and bebop to free jazz and contemporary music. Mehr ...Current Trends
Jazz 2012: A Spectre is Haunting Europe - The Spectre of the Unionised Jazz Musician!
There is a prevailing feeling of dissatisfaction among Germany’s jazz musicians - bur no sign of resignation. Arndt Weidler reports on recent developments in the German jazz scene. Mehr ...
