Live & Upcoming Programmes

George Benson & Earl Klugh

George Benson & Earl Klugh

The North Sea Jazz Festival is the largest indoor music festival in the world, known globally as the event where the past, present and future of jazz are featured within three days. Next to a firm base of jazz as the festival's staple music genre, many others, such as blues, soul, funk, or hip hop, pass by. In 1987, prominent guitarist George Benson brought his band to kick off day three of the North Sea Jazz Festival in The Hague. Joining him to play songs from their joint album "Collaborations" was Grammy award–winning acoustic guitarist Earl Klugh.

2025-12-22 05:00:00 +0000 UTC2025-12-22 07:01:48 +0000 UTC(2h1m)
Baden Powell, Ernesto Ribeiro-Goncalves, Helio Schiavo & Alfredo Bessa

Baden Powell, Ernesto Ribeiro-Goncalves, Helio Schiavo & Alfredo Bessa

Recorded in 1971 in Paris, France, Brazilian, classically trained bossa nova guitarist Baden Powell and his quartet play Pai, Lotus (written by Baden Powell), Tristeza (by Haroldo Lobo/Niltinho), Round Midnight (by Thelonious Monk), Nega do cabelo duro (by David Nasser/Rubens Soares), and Aos pes da cruz (by Zé da Zilda/Marino Pinto). Powell is joined by Ernesto Ribeiro-Gonçalves on double bass, Helio Schiavo on drums, and Alfredo Bessa on percussion.

2025-12-21 22:59:37 +0000 UTC2025-12-21 23:37:02 +0000 UTC(37m)
Dizzy Gillespie, Tony Coe, Derek Humble & Billy Mitchell

Dizzy Gillespie, Tony Coe, Derek Humble & Billy Mitchell

American jazz trumpeter, composer, and bandleader Dizzy Gillespie (1917-1993) was one of the seminal figures of the bebop movement. He fuses all musical forms rooted in African culture, such as music from Cuba, Latin America and the Caribbean, into his music. On November 4, 1970 he played a concert in Denmark with the Kenny Clarke/Francy Boland Big Band, performing Con Alma, Brother K, Now Hear My Meanin', Manteca, Let Me Outta Here, and Things Are Here.

2025-12-21 22:32:13 +0000 UTC2025-12-21 22:43:43 +0000 UTC(11m)
Laurent de Wilde

Laurent de Wilde

Jazz à Vienne is one of the world's most prestigious jazz festivals. Ever since 1981, it has attracted a mix of jazz legends and exciting newcomers, with many of them playing return engagements. Each year welcomes outstanding international stars to the historical Le Théâtre Antique to impress and inspire their audiences. In 2017, French pianist Laurent de Wilde performed his tribute to jazz icon Thelonious Monk at Jazz à Vienne. Alongside bassist Jérôme Regard and drummer Donald Kontomanou, De Wilde gives a respectful and engaging homage built upon 20 years of study.

2025-12-21 20:59:41 +0000 UTC2025-12-21 22:32:13 +0000 UTC(1h32m)
Jazzmeia Horn

Jazzmeia Horn

Vocalist Jazzmeia Horn's 2019 Malta Jazz Festival appearance was a celebration of jazz's future, infused with the soul of its past. Featuring Keith Brown (piano), Rashaan Carter (bass), Irwin Hall (flute and saxophone), and Anwar Marshall (drums), the young singer's performance was a reminder of jazz's enduring power to speak to the heart. Situated at the Valletta waterfront outside Our Lady of Liesse Church, Horn's concert was a truly spellbinding experience.

2025-12-21 20:48:56 +0000 UTC2025-12-21 20:59:41 +0000 UTC(10m)
Joe Zawinul, Steve Khan, Victor Bailey & Peter Erskine

Joe Zawinul, Steve Khan, Victor Bailey & Peter Erskine

'Münchner Klaviersommer' was an annual concerts series that took place from 1981 to 1998 in Munich, Germany. Although the festival's name suggests a strong focus on piano music, it featured countless famous musicians from jazz and classical music – not just pianists. The concerts were usually held in July at The Gasteig, home of the Munich Philharmonic. In 1986, jazz-fusion band “Weather Update” was one of the bands appearing here. This short-lived band was formed by Austrian keyboardist Joe Zawinul in 1986, following the breakup of his famous “Weather Report” band. Again led by Zawinul, Weather Update consisted of Victor Bailey on bass, Peter Erskine and Robert Thomas Jr. on percussion instruments, and Steve Khan on guitar.

2025-12-21 19:29:44 +0000 UTC2025-12-21 20:37:46 +0000 UTC(1h8m)
John Coltrane

John Coltrane

Explore the music of one of the most influential and innovative saxophonists in jazz history: John Coltrane! Immerse yourself in this collection of remarkable performances from the early 1960s that showcase Coltrane's unparalleled artistry and unique sound during a transformative period in the artist's career. Recorded in various European cities, Coltrane is seen playing the songs “Autumn Leaves”, “Hackensack”, “My Favorite Things”, “I Want To Talk About You”, “Vigil”, and “Naima”. Tune in and experience why the music of John Coltrane has touched the lives of so many!

2025-12-21 19:06:10 +0000 UTC2025-12-21 19:14:50 +0000 UTC(8m)
Chucho Valdis

Chucho Valdis

Legendary Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés brought his band ‘Jazz Batá 2' to the Malta Jazz Festival on July 19, 2019. The air was thick with anticipation as Valdés took to the stage, revisiting the small-group concept of his mythical 1972 Cuban album ‘Jazz Batá'. The batá repertoire – the deep classical music of West Africa – permeates Valdés' piano solos throughout the concert. Valdés's band consists of Dreiser Durruthy (Batas and vocals), Yaroldy Abreu (percussions and vocals), Abraham Mansfarroll (percussion), Ramón Vazquez Martirena-Bajo (bass guitar). They delivered a performance that reverberated through the historic island.

2025-12-21 18:56:31 +0000 UTC2025-12-21 19:06:10 +0000 UTC(9m)
Chick Corea, John Patitucci & Dave Weckl

Chick Corea, John Patitucci & Dave Weckl

'Münchner Klaviersommer' was an annual concerts series that took place from 1981 to 1998 in Munich, Germany. Although the festival's name suggests a strong focus on piano music, it featured countless famous musicians from jazz and classical music – not just pianists. The concerts were usually held in July at The Gasteig, home of the Munich Philharmonic. In 1989, American pianist Armando Anthony "Chick" Corea was one of the artists appearing here. In this concert Corea returned to his roots, performing jazz standards and originals in a stripped-down trio setting of piano, bass and drums. With Dave Weckl (drums) and John Patitucci (bass), this highly interactive trio actually had its beginnings in 1985 with Chick Corea's Elektric Band.

2025-12-21 16:59:46 +0000 UTC2025-12-21 18:56:31 +0000 UTC(1h56m)
John Coltrane

John Coltrane

Explore the music of one of the most influential and innovative saxophonists in jazz history: John Coltrane! Immerse yourself in this collection of remarkable performances from the early 1960s that showcase Coltrane's unparalleled artistry and unique sound during a transformative period in the artist's career. Recorded in various European cities, Coltrane is seen playing the songs “Autumn Leaves”, “Hackensack”, “My Favorite Things”, “I Want To Talk About You”, “Vigil”, and “Naima”. Tune in and experience why the music of John Coltrane has touched the lives of so many!

2025-12-21 10:06:24 +0000 UTC2025-12-21 10:15:04 +0000 UTC(8m)
Chucho Valdis

Chucho Valdis

Legendary Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés brought his band ‘Jazz Batá 2' to the Malta Jazz Festival on July 19, 2019. The air was thick with anticipation as Valdés took to the stage, revisiting the small-group concept of his mythical 1972 Cuban album ‘Jazz Batá'. The batá repertoire – the deep classical music of West Africa – permeates Valdés' piano solos throughout the concert. Valdés's band consists of Dreiser Durruthy (Batas and vocals), Yaroldy Abreu (percussions and vocals), Abraham Mansfarroll (percussion), Ramón Vazquez Martirena-Bajo (bass guitar). They delivered a performance that reverberated through the historic island.

2025-12-21 09:56:45 +0000 UTC2025-12-21 10:06:24 +0000 UTC(9m)
Chick Corea, John Patitucci & Dave Weckl

Chick Corea, John Patitucci & Dave Weckl

'Münchner Klaviersommer' was an annual concerts series that took place from 1981 to 1998 in Munich, Germany. Although the festival's name suggests a strong focus on piano music, it featured countless famous musicians from jazz and classical music – not just pianists. The concerts were usually held in July at The Gasteig, home of the Munich Philharmonic. In 1989, American pianist Armando Anthony "Chick" Corea was one of the artists appearing here. In this concert Corea returned to his roots, performing jazz standards and originals in a stripped-down trio setting of piano, bass and drums. With Dave Weckl (drums) and John Patitucci (bass), this highly interactive trio actually had its beginnings in 1985 with Chick Corea's Elektric Band.

2025-12-21 08:00:00 +0000 UTC2025-12-21 09:56:45 +0000 UTC(1h56m)
Kurt Rosenwinkel, Tim Motzer & Gintas Janusonis

Kurt Rosenwinkel, Tim Motzer & Gintas Janusonis

Jazzfest Bonn is an annual festival of modern and creative jazz music. Every May it presents local and international jazz musicians in concert halls all over the German city. Among the artists of the 2017 edition is Bandit 65, a trio of breathtaking virtuosity, great power, boundless breadth, and astounding beauty. Together with Tim Motzer on guitar and electronics, and Gintas Janusonis on drums and percussion, guitarist and band leader Kurt Rosenwinkel explores the intersection of guitars, rhythm, electronics, soundscapes, free improvisation, and telepathic interplay.

2025-12-21 06:14:56 +0000 UTC2025-12-21 07:40:07 +0000 UTC(1h25m)
Charles Bradley, William Aukstik, Frederick Deboe & Michael Deller

Charles Bradley, William Aukstik, Frederick Deboe & Michael Deller

This concert of soul singer Charles Bradley (1948-2017) was recorded in an intimate setting in Paris in September 2014. Before considering a career in music, Bradley had long tried to make ends meet with a series of small jobs. It was only in 1996 that he finally followed in the footsteps of his idol and soul icon James Brown, with whom he shared an exceptional ability to bring audiences to ecstasy. Bradley has developed a unique sound that combines funk, soul, and R&B, but still tinged with Brown influences.

2025-12-21 05:00:00 +0000 UTC2025-12-21 06:14:56 +0000 UTC(1h14m)
John Coltrane

John Coltrane

Explore the music of one of the most influential and innovative saxophonists in jazz history: John Coltrane! Immerse yourself in this collection of remarkable performances from the early 1960s that showcase Coltrane's unparalleled artistry and unique sound during a transformative period in the artist's career. Recorded in various European cities, Coltrane is seen playing the songs “Autumn Leaves”, “Hackensack”, “My Favorite Things”, “I Want To Talk About You”, “Vigil”, and “Naima”. Tune in and experience why the music of John Coltrane has touched the lives of so many!

2025-12-21 04:48:05 +0000 UTC2025-12-21 05:00:00 +0000 UTC(11m)