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Mediatheque Stories tagged #Jazz

Black to the Future: Afrofuturism

More than science fiction: About the aesthetic tradition of Afrofuturism and its school of thought.

Elbphilharmonie Talk with Richard Thompson

One man's life between two book covers: legendary guitarist Richard Thompson talks about his autobiography, which has just been published, and about memories and companions.

Elbphilharmonie Talk with Pablo Held

The pianist talks about letting go, the idols of his youth, and why you don’t need to understand music to enjoy it.

Elbphilharmonie Innerview: Laura Jurd

»That’s where the real fun begins« – the young trumpet player Laura Jurd talks about improvising in a group, about the power of the forest and her love of jazz.

Elbphilharmonie Talk with Silvan Strauß

Drummer Silvan Strauß talks about the appeal of Hamburg, his Allgäu dialect and the addictive potential of his profession.

Elbphilharmonie Innerview: Silvan Strauß

»Music has a lot to do with dreams« – Hamburg drummer Silvan Strauß talks about how he found his way on to the stage, and about the special power that music has.

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: Elbphilharmonie Sessions: John Scofield

Throughout his life, John Scofield has performed with bands. At the Elbphilharmonie, the legendary jazz guitarist plays one of his rare solo sets.

Elbphilharmonie Talk with Branford Marsalis

The legendary saxophonist and composer talks about egoism in modern jazz and about his time with Sting.

Reflektor John Zorn

A look back at the festival in pictures and comments.

John Zorn and the downtown scene

Radical, eccentric, experimental: the fascinating artists’ scene of downtown New York.

»John Zorn turned my world upside down«

The musicians who appear at the »Reflektor John Zorn« talk about their collaboration with this exceptional artist and their love for his music.

Artemis

Supergroup from New York: enjoy a highlight of the jazz season in a live stream from the Grand Hall. Available until 1 June 2022.

Avishai Cohen / Big Vicious

Live from the Elbphilharmonie: the Israeli jazz trumpeter with his exuberant quintet Big Vicious. Available until 10 August 2022.

»John Zorn always has a very clear vision«

Spotlight on John Zorn and his music: an interview with the Hamburg-based Zorn expert Axel Zielke.

John Zorn: The Master of Change

Between all the different stools of contemporary music, John Zorn remains true to himself in one respect: constant change.

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: Elbphilharmonie Explains: The Jazz Trumpet

The Hamburg trumpeter Philipp Püschel on the history and versatile sound of the trumpet in jazz.

The sound of America: NDR Bigband

A homage to Chet Baker and Miles Davis: The NDR Bigband lends new definition to American cool jazz. Available until 12 February 2023.

Elbphilharmonie Sessions: Avishai Cohen & Yonathan Avishai
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Video on demand from 21 Feb 2020 : Elbphilharmonie Sessions: Avishai Cohen & Yonathan Avishai

Duke Ellington’s »Azalea« from the Elbphilharmonie’s piano storeroom

NDR Bigband: »Big Baroque«
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Video on demand from 4 Dec 2021 : NDR Bigband: »Big Baroque«

Under chief conductor Geir Lysne, the NDR Bigband and their new pianist Florian Weber play contemporary recreations of Baroque music.