Kind of Jazz Festival @ACUD May 14-18

presented by SugarCandyMountain Studios, Berlin

Schedule

Wednesday 14.05.

Day 1: Take Off with Turbulence ✈️

A night of exceptional musicians from Berlin and special guests from Paris and New York, known for their contributions to avant-garde and contemporary jazz. Bands that explore new forms of sound and push the boundaries of the genre.

20:00: Derek Shirley Trio / Derek Shirley – Bass, Bertrand Denzler – Saxophone, Steve Heather – Drums

21:30: CINDERS / Caleb Curtis – Stritch, Trumpet, Jeremy Viner – Reeds, Simon Jermyn – Electric bass, Moritz Baumgärtner – Drums

Thursday 15.05.

Day 2: Drummer Leaders’ Night 🥁

Liliana Zeni (PL) and Faolan Collins (IE) bring their bands to the stage, accompanied by their wonderful colleagues from the Berlin jazz scene. The first set kicks off with a contemporary, hypnotic vibe before moving into groove and funk in the second. It’s a celebration of rhythm and creative energy, with the night ending on a high note with an open jam.

20:00: Morph Into Lilies

21:30: Boo Centraal

Late Night Jam

Friday 16.05.

Day 3: Groove, Swing, and Dance! 💃

Day 3 brings everything you need to feel the groove and bob your head or even move your hips. Powerful brass trio, cumbia jazz and …

18:00: Dominick Spolitino Band

19:30: Despapaye

21:00: Arthur Kell Quartet 

Saturday 17.05.

Day 4

16:30: Infinity Warlords

19:30: Dusk

21:00 Arthur Kell Quartet

Sunday 18.05.

Day 5: Journey Across the Globe 🌍

16:30: Afternoon Session with Samuel Appapoulay Band

19:00: MIRE III 

21:00: Larry Porter Reunion Trio