Name: Young Cats - feat. Simon Comté, Nils Kugelmann & Jakob Helling
Start: 2025-02-08T20:00:00
Location: WDR Funkhaus

The WDR Big Band is set to captivate jazz enthusiasts with a series of enthralling performances in 2025. Featuring a blend of seasoned maestros and promising young talents, the line-up promises a vibrant journey through jazz's diverse landscapes. From Florian Ross's 'Plans & Drawers' reviving hidden compositions to Marshall Gilkes's introspective 'Cyclic Journey,' and from Joey Alexander's profound artistry to the vocal harmonies of Les Brünettes, these events offer an unparalleled musical experience. Join us as we delve into the heart of these groundbreaking performances.

Embarking on a Musical Odyssey: WDR Big Band's Stellar Line-Up for 2025

The WDR Big Band is set to dazzle audiences with a vibrant series of concerts featuring young jazz talents and seasoned musicians alike. Embracing a diverse lineup, these events will spotlight emerging stars like saxophonist Simon Comté and pianist Joey Alexander while celebrating the profound musical contributions of seasoned artists such as Chris Potter. From exploring jazz standards with a twist to showcasing the extraordinary versatility of the Hammond organ, these performances promise a rich tapestry of sound and an unforgettable journey through contemporary jazz landscapes.

A Symphony of Young Talent: WDR Big Band's Dynamic Jazz Explorations

Simon Comté

Nils Kugelmann

Jakob Helling

WDR Big Band

Promoting young talent at its finest: In its "Young Cats" concerts, the WDR Big Band is presenting exceptional young talents from the jazz scene for the third time. So far, the focus has been on national young talent, but this time, a young Belgian musician, saxophonist Simon Comté, is also taking part. Comté is currently living and studying in New York. The second soloist of the evening plays double bass and comes from Bavaria: Nils Kugelmann is a bassist, composer and band leader; his promising debut album "Stormy Beauty" was released in summer 2023. And there is also a new addition to the conductor's podium, as here too, a very young musician, Jakob Helling, who lived in NRW for the first 25 years of his life, will lead the WDR Big Band.

Young Cats - feat. Simon Comté, Nils Kugelmann & Jakob Helling

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