Joel Holmes - Piano (USA)
Omri Abramov - Sax (ISR)
Hagai Cohen - Bass (ISR)
Felix Lehrmann - Drums (DE)

special guest: Franziska Bohm (vocals)

Joel Holmes ist ein Grammy-nominierter, international anerkannter Pianist, Produzent und Komponist. Er tritt in unterschiedlichen Projekten auf der ganzen Welt auf, von New York bis Japan, und überzeugt die Zuhörer mit seinem einzigartigen Gefühl und Groove. Joel Holmes hat Konzerte mit Roy Hargrove, Jimmy Cobb, Nnenna Freelon und Javon Jackson u.v.m. gegeben. Sein Repertoire besteht aus traditionellem Jazz, World Musik, Nu-Jazz, Neo-Soul, Hip Hop und Elektronischer Musik.

Joel Holmes is a Grammy Nominated internationally known Pianist, Producer, and Composer, performing in various formations from New York to Japan, convincing the listeners with his unique touch and sense of groove. He has played with Roy Hargrove, Jimmy Cobb, Nnenna Freelon, Javon Jackson etc. His repertoire ranges from traditional Jazz, to world music, Nu-Jazz, Neo-Soul, Hip Hop and Electronic music.

Omri Abramov - Omri Abramov is an Israeli Saxophone & EWI player, composer and producer. He appeared on stage and on studio recordings with Idan Raichel, NOA, Dennis Chambers, Pete Lockett, Odean Pope, Roland Guerin, Shai Maestro, Per Mathisen, Project RnL, Ester Rada and more.

“In Abramov’s powerful arrangements, aside from the affective improvisations on the tenor sax, it’s the dense, intuitive flow of energy that form the blazing core of HOVERCRAFT” Michael Scheiner, Jazzzeitung

Haggai Cohen - Haggai Cohen-Milo is a virtuoso of the bass and a pioneer of interdisciplinary improvisation and performance. Undercurrents of folkloric traditions, pervasive and poignant melodies and eclectic rhythms are characteristic to his distinctive style both in his playing and in his compositions. In his music you can hear his Middle-Eastern roots and attraction to traditional folkloric genres. Originally from Israel, Haggai moved to the US at an early age to attend the New England Conservatory in Boston and further his musical prowess. Haggai’s playing has captivated audiences in many countries in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Asia. He performs extensively both nationally and internationally. He has recorded as a leader, a sideman and a co-leader on over twenty albums working closely with his collaborators, namely the Omer Klein trio, Banda Magda, Bustan Avraham and many others.

Felix Lehrmann is widely recognised as one of Europe´s most powerful and grooving drummers. He has been featured on the cover of multiple drumming publications and has played on some of the biggest stages around the world. Born 1984 in a small town called Halberstadt, Felix´ family moved to Berlin, when he was about three years old. At the same time he started to play the drums. As son of a well known guitar player and thus growing up in a musical family, his childhood was a never-ending jam session between Felix and his dad Michael Lehrmann – which lasts up to this day. Taking only private lessons with different teachers through the years, Felix found in Kenny Martin 2001 not only a mentor but also a good friend.

After playing in numerous semi-pro bands, Felix Lehrmann started his professional career at the age of 17, when playing his first european tour with a singer called Della Miles. He still had to go to school for two more years to receive his graduation in 2004, but in the meantime he could not be stopped to play as many gigs and studio session as he could (or as many as his mother, who is a school teacher, allowed him to do). After finishing school, Felix immediately went on tour with german TV star and singer Yvonne Catterfeld, which lasted for two years.

From that point on, he never looked back and ever since his schedule has been filled with tours, studio dates and clinics around the globe!

Felix toured and/or recorded with Dendemann, Sarah Connor, The Flower Kings, Jon Anderson, Martin Miller, Jan Böhmermann, Aloe Blacc, Jennifer Rush, Gloria Gaynor, Samy Deluxe, Haftbefehl, Torsten Goods, China Moses, Randy Brecker, Paul Gilbert, Dieter„Maschine“ Birr (just to name a few)


Beginn: 21:00 Uhr (Einlass ab 20:00 Uhr)
Artist Support Fee: 20€

Location:
Zig Zag Jazz Club
Hauptstr. 89, 12159 Berlin