38 concerts over three days and nights in Bremen, Germany: the schedule of the showcase concerts featuring artists from more than 20 countries is now online
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data-original-title=”” title=””>Wynton Marsalis once said. This spring, visitors to jazzahead! in Bremen will see the ‘now’ in all its multi-faceted glory. Essential, jaw-dropping acts from more than 20 countries will enliven the venues of the world’s largest industry gathering.
On the last weekend in April, jazzahead! will showcase 38 international acts which span generations, criss-cross continents and defy the notion of genres. In Bremen, jazz happily rubs shoulders with Latin, hip hop, metal, folk, funk, electronica, singer-songwriter jazz and experimental sounds. Here is the schedule online.
The showcases were selected from a huge number of applicants in a process involving several stages by international juries. One specific focus is on bands from 2026 partner country, Sweden. In addition to Europe, artists and bands from countries rarely seen at European festivals will once again be making their mark and building visibility: Senegal, South Africa and Togo. There will also be acts from Brazil, Canada, the USA and Israel.
The showcase festival will open on Thursday, 23 April at 2 p.m. with a 30-minute concert by the
from Sweden. The pianist has achieved a massive following on streaming platforms; he thrills audiences not just with his hooky and melodic songs, but also with his subtle interplay with bass and drums. Lyssarides will present songs from his new album – its release is just before the festival. One of the stars of the evening will undoubtedly be New York-based artist Tonina, who combines a wide range of musical influences in her bass playing. As a vocalist she has been compared to Billie Holiday, and she performs songs in Spanish, English and Italian.