Emotional soundscapes and rousing improvisations
Jakob Manz
Jakob Manz is one of Germany’s outstanding jazz musicians. His virtuoso and expressive playing on the saxophone and flute captivates audiences with its remarkable melodic imagination. In his new project, Fire Storm, he combines funky grooves with classical influences and the unique sound of the balafon, played by Aly Keita.
Jan Prax Quartet
Saxophonist Jan Prax combines jazz tradition with modern intensity. With his quartet, he won the Future Sounds competition at the Leverkusen Jazz Days and established himself as a major voice in European jazz with albums such as Keepin’ A Style Alive. His new album, Traces of Light, presents contemporary jazz charged with intensity and energy.
Both artists share a common goal: to create music that inspires and moves audiences.
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Line-up: Jakob Manz – saxophone, flute; Meddy Gerville – piano; Arto Mäkelä – guitar; Thomas Stieger – electric bass; Aly Keita – balafon; Mathieu Clement – drums.
Part of: Leverkusener Jazztage 2026.
More info in the Lust auf Leverkusen event calendar.
