Jazzclub Birdland

BIRDLAND VOCAL SESSIONLET THE SINGERS IN!»bring a song, bring a lot of friends, get on that stage!«The Birdland VocalSession is the Open Stage event for singers. Accompanied by a professional band, ranging from jazz, pop, blues, rap, and soul to freestyle improvisation, everything is brought to the stage. Whether professionals or amateurs, everyone is invited to sing and contribute to a versatile program. Organized by Beate Kynast, every opener is an exciting concert followed by the equally exciting session.Bring a lead sheet, three copies, for your song; bring lots of friends to cheer you on; and perform with top-notch instrumentalists who will stand by you through thick and thin.

JOEL HAVEA TRIO Joel Havea is a versatile songwriter, authentic singer, and charismatic performer. Born in Tonga and raised in Melbourne, he blends soul, blues, roots, and reggae with the ease and warmth of his two homelands. Since the release of his debut album “You Make Me Believe” (2012), Joel has played over 900 concerts in 25 countries on four continents, establishing himself – both solo and with his band – as a fixture in the Australian and European club and festival circuits. Performances at the Reeperbahn Festival (Hamburg), Bardentreffen (Nuremberg), and Montreux Jazz Festival, along with numerous international festivals, are among the highlights.The Joel Havea Trio, with Leo Lazar (Drums) and Arnd Geise (Bass), has played over 200 concerts in Europe. Their album “Ki 'a Lavaka” (2020) marks a turning point: for the first time, musical influences from Joel’s Tongan roots were consciously incorporated. With the live album “Live at Birdland” (2023), a special chapter found its conclusion: the recording documents not only the musical essence of the trio but also the end of Joel’s 15-year stay in Germany. In September 2026, Joel Havea will return to Germany for a short, exclusive tour – a rare opportunity to experience the Joel Havea Trio live.www.joelhavea.com

VERTIKONaughty swing with set poems by Erich KästnerVertiko plays very current compositions in the rhythm of past centuries with playfulness, virtuosity, and above all swing! Jazz singer Nina Majer, along with musicians Frederik Feindt (piano) and Ralf Böcker (saxophone, accordion, and composer), creates an unusually rich sound that transports listeners to the decadent salons of the 1930s. Jazz, tangos, chansons, waltzes – a sensational mélange of music and texts, original settings of Erich Kästner poems – always with a pinch of sex appeal!“There is nothing good unless you do it.”"Vertiko is Martini for the ears!" More at: https://vertikoswing.wordpress.com/

BIRDLAND BIGBAND »THAD JONES, COUNT BASIE & DUKE ELLINGTON« The Birdland Bigband is Hamburg's permanent jazz sound body and the first resident big band of one of the oldest jazz clubs in the Hanseatic city. Staffed with high-caliber members of the Hamburg jazz scene, this 17-piece band will bring the swing and big band era to life by performing the rarely played works of the great big band composers Thad Jones, Duke Ellington, and Sammy Nestico on the Birdland stage - with respect for tradition and the courage to incorporate their own musical influences.Featuring:Trumpets: Nic Boysen, Michel Schroeder, Chris Höhn, Jan Kaiser Trombones: Erik Konertz, Ken Dombrowski, Tom Wendler, Sonja Beeh, Felix Konradt Saxes: Paul Beskers, Vincent Dombrowski, Konstantin Herleinsberger, Leon Sladky, Yannik Glettenberg Rhythm: Tim Scherer (Piano), David Grabowski (Guitar), Henning Schiewer (Bass), Leon Saleh (Drums)

ATTENTION: DOORS OPEN 6:00 PM | SHOW STARTS 7:30 PMJAIMI FAULKNER LATEST ALBUM »HALF OF IT« Jaimi plays his music with great warmth and a fine sense for grooves between Americana, Rock, and Songwriter Soul. Wonderful ballads on one hand, powerful, groovy songs on the other fill the spectrum that this modern troubadour from "Down Under" covers. He is supported by Eric Koslosky on bass and Bernhard Pricha on drums.The latest album HALF OF IT encompasses much of what has defined Jaimi's music so far: excellent guitar playing, profound lyrics, to-the-point songwriting, and a whole lot of passion in his voice.www.jaimifaulkner.com