BERLIN JATZZT – JAZZ IN AND OUT OF BERLIN 1945 TO 1970

This time, the interview partner is Eva Dorman, a jazz fan since 1945 who has seen and heard a lot. A loyal concertgoer at the ‘Jazz Spinnern’, she may also share some interesting stories from her life, especially regarding the GDR. Another special guest is the artist/painter Silke Thal, who will accompany the evening with ‘live painting’.


‘Berlin jatzzt’ is a tribute to jazz and its musicians from the post-war period to around 1970. Saxophonist and flutist Jörg Miegel (64), now himself a veteran of the Berlin jazz scene, has put together a band called ‘Berlin Calling’ to serve as the common thread running through the revue, playing original compositions by Berlin legends such as Johannes Rediske, Helmut Brandt, Manfred Burzlaff and Michael Naura – but also pieces by musicians who enriched the jazz scene there during their stay in Berlin.

The programme is accompanied by readings, image projections, audio recordings and an exhibition of historical jazz magazines, posters, records, programmes and much more.

The exhibition has found a permanent home at Schlot, whose owner, John Kunkeler, has supported the series for many years.

• 7 September 2025
  
• Start: 7 p.m.
  
• Kunstfabrik Schlot, Invalidenstr. 117 (also accessible via Schlegelstr. 26) 10115 Berlin
  
• Admission: €10
  

Volker Fry (vib), Michael Gechter (g), Horst Nonnenmacher (b), Kay Lübke (dr), Petra Wolf (reading), Tobias Tinker (p), Jörg Miegel (ts, bs, cl, – idea )

Technology: Kerstin Brunke
Special guest musicians: Eddie Hayes (tp/flh) – veteran of the Berlin jazz scene and member of the Helmut Brandt Ma