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Many young musicians dream of performing on the stage of the Elbphilharmonie Grand Hall. For some of them, this dream will become reality. Selected for the Elbphilharmonie Jazz Academy, talented young jazz musicians on their way to a professional career receive a week of coaching under the guidance of Donny McCaslin and other renowned musicians and instructors. The crowning finale is a joint concert that presents the results of the week – the exact programme remains a surprise until shortly before the concert.

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Donny McCaslin presents Elbphilharmonie Jazz Academy

Elbphilharmonie Hamburg

The world is in turmoil: political crises, social tensions and a music market in flux also challenge jazz – and the people who create it. Six prominent jazz musicians – the mentors of this year’s Jazz Academy, which brings together young musicians on their way to becoming professional – talk about life at the crossroads of art, livelihood and present times. How is the everyday life of musicians changing? What new opportunities are emerging – what are being lost? What role does jazz have in a time of uncertainty – artistic, social, commercial, perhaps even political? An evening about artistic realities in 2025 – personal, open and direct.

Jazz Now: Navigating a Changing World

Elbphilharmonie

Julian Lage brings a program of music including material from his new Blue Note album Speak To Me with his current working trio including longtime bassist Jorge Roeder and drummer Dave King of The Bad Plus fame. For this special night, the band is joined by keyboard master John Medeski

Julian Lage Quartet

SFJAZZ Center

His eclectic mix of influences come together in cinematic, challenging yet accessible concerts, which are recognizable in every emotion. The trio features Ofri Nehemya on drums and Peruvian bassist Jorge Roeder.

Shai Maestro Trio

Bute Park

Led by Grammy Award-winning trombonist Ryan Keberle, Catharsis has been hailed by the Los Angeles Times for its “potent blend of cinematic sweep and lush, ear-grabbing melodies.” The highly acclaimed group brings together elements of chamber music, South American folk and indie rock within a traditional jazz framework. In Catharsis, the frontline rapport of Keberle, trumpet virtuoso Mike Rodriguez, and guitarist/vocalist Camila Meza, alongside the unshakable rhythm of bassist Jorge Roeder and drummer Eric Doob combine to form an unmistakable sound full of drama and intrigue.

Bassist

Jorge Roeder

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Aug 24, 2025

Donny McCaslin presents Elbphilharmonie Jazz Academy · Elbphilharmonie

Aug 19, 2025

Jazz Now: Navigating a Changing World · Elbphilharmonie

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