Whether through affinities or personal origins, whether through light, earth, water or cultural individuality, a particular Nordic colouring has evolved within the international language of Jazz, both easily recognisable and yet difficult to precisely define.

This evening, Latvian-born pianist Agita Rando will play compositions by 'Nordic' jazz musicians, arrangements of the traditional "Dainas", Latvian folk songs as well as some of her own compositions that follow these inspirations.

Four accomplished Berlin-based musicians formed Lords of Lounge to channel some surf-inspired, easy-listening lounge classics.Their method is simple; Record everything while composing. No demos. No overdubs. Pure vibes and inspiration straight to tape.Dad-Rock, Surf-Pop, Meter-esque riffs, Indie-strumming…all included.

Pianist and composer Rolf Zielke’s music is a reflection on Contemporary Jazz, Latin and Brazilian Jazz, and music of the ‘Middle East’. ‘Technically he knows all the tricks...the man from Berlin presents himself as a pianist who is able to surprise the overcrowded genre with a fresh, new sound.’ (Jazz thing) ‘The listener experiences piano-jazz of the highest order.’ (Jazzpodium)

Rolf Zielke will present two different piano-percussion-duos at Orania.Berlin. He will perform with the percussionist Rolo Rodriguez from Uruguay as well as Argentinian percussionist Topo Gioia. On piano and percussion, they create an extraordinary quality of musical unity with a breath-taking drive that transcends the boundaries of jazz rhythm conventions. These three outstanding musicians have been members of the international Jazz Scene for many years.

Pianist and composer Simon Anke invites Berlin’s most outstanding bass players to join him at Orania.Berlin. Together they groove their way through anything from Blues and Soul to Daft Punk and Billie Eilish, sometimes all at the same time. This night is based on great joy of playing and the love to surprise everyone - including the musicians themselves: you‘ll never know what they play next.

As a sought-after sideman on stage and in the studio, Simon Anke accompanies artists such as Jocelyn B. Smith, Keimzeit, Tina Tandler and the Filmorchester Babelsberg. As part of the indie pop duo LÜX he co-writes and produces. Since 2023 he is releasing “Before We Thought About It”, a series of freely improvised solo piano tunes.

Tonight he will be joined by Hannes Hüfken. The Berlin-based bass player has a love for folk, country, hip hop, soul, jazz and middle-of-the-road pop music. Hannes toured the world with Brazilian jazz rock giant Ed Motta, Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), Katharina Franck (Rainbirds), Nosliw and more.

For this concert Larry will explore the music of the 1920s. The Roaring Twenties also known as the Jazz Age was an era of great transformation in America. It saw the beginning of jazz and recorded music, the advent of radio and the automobile. Broadway revues and musicals flourished as well as silent films. Porter will breathe new spirit and life into these 100-year-old songs with his swinging and inventive interpretations.

Kenneth Berkel was born in Berlin in 1996. He started playing the piano at the age of 6. With only 10 years he explored the world of Jazz. He graduated at one of Germany’s most popular music schools C. Ph. E. Bach. Afterwards he studied Jazz-Piano at Jazz- Institut Berlin. Kenneth Berkel lives in Berlin where he works as both a Pianist and Composer/Arranger. He is part of the Big Band der Deutschen Oper Berlin as well as the Orchester der Bad Hersfelder Festspiele and already played for the President. Kenneth is playing concerts all over Germany and Europe. He has got a scholarship by Y. Menuhin Live Music Now Berlin since 2018.

At the Orania.Berlin Solo Piano series he presents the music of Pianist/Composer Thomas “Fats” Waller, who had a great influence on Jazz music of the 1920s and 1930s. Primarily known for his legendary Stride-Piano, Waller composed world famous songs such as “Honeysuckle Rose” and “Ain’t Misbehavin’”. However, Kenneth Berkel not only introduces Waller’s greatest hits but also some of his rather unknown compositions.

The Berlin formation JCB has been one of the successful bands for event performances in Germany and Europe for a long time. With specially arranged cover versions of well-known pop songs, soul classics and original compositions. This evening the band will perform in an intimate line-up around a varied selection of wonderful singers. These JCB session will have the pleasure to welcome Anthony Thet, Isabel Wilhayn and Ron Spielman amongst others.

The impromptu yet delicately honed musical symbiosis between Matti Klein on the Steinway grand piano and Tayfun Schulzke on a variety of percussion instruments from around the world seems to emerge from only one source. The two have been connected by a musical friendship for many years, which is celebrated this evening with a selection of jazz pop and soul classics as well as improvisations. A soulful evening, sometimes joyful and sometimes thoughtful, just like life outside of Orania.Berlin’s windows.

In addition to studio work (e.g., Seeed), Tayfun Schulzke can also be heard as a percussionist with renowned artists such as Meret Becker, Culcha Candela or Jan Delay and at international festivals. Matti Klein became known as a founding member of the popular German jazz-funk band Mo'Blow and tours internationally with his equally celebrated Matti Klein Soul Trio as well as the Brazilian soul icon Ed Motta.

Introducing Soultime: an exceptional duo that brings a unique twist to classic soul music. Inspired by the intangible energy of the Motown-era the two musicians put their own spin on the timeless compositions of Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations or Michael Jackson as well as their own favorites from Reggae to Brazilian and Cuban music. Grooving their way through the decades of Soul music, the two inventive musicians add their own twist and flavor to the mix. Get ready for an evening of soul-filled music, joy and surprises!

Daniel 'El Congo' Allen has shared the stage with legendary artists such as Lauren Hill, Earth, Wind & Fire, Tony Allen and many more..Jonatan Morgenstern is a versatile pianist that is at ease in various styles of music, such as his debut album 'Aguazul'.

When it comes to American culture, few people have had as much of an impact as Cole Porter. He was the Broadway musical hit machine, producing classics Fred Astaire could dance to. One of the best-known and most widely acclaimed composers of the 20th century, he created some of the most famous and beloved tunes in the English language, such as B. I've Got You Under My Skin, Night and Day and Let's Do It, Let's Fall in Love.

Declan Forde is a pianist from Scotland who has lived in Berlin since 2014. His unique approach to jazz has captivated audiences in Berlin and beyond, establishing him as one of the leading jazz pianists of his generation.

Mike Russell's Funky Soul Kitchen is one of the best funk/soul bands in Europe. The band consists of international musicians, and plays original songs by singer/guitarist Mike Russell from Washington, D.C. (USA). Members of this "All Star Band" -Lionel Haas (keyboard), Sir Charles Williamson (bass) und DiCarlo, (drums)- have played with The Michael Jackson Immortal Band, The Weather Girls, John Lee Hooker Jr, Eddie Harris, TM Stevens, Oneida James, and Joachim Germany. The latest CD from Mike Russell ´s Funky Soul Kitchen "The Quasimodo Sessions" is available on iTunes, Amazon and many others.

Carly Quiroz and Topo Gioia invite you to travel southwards on a musical journey with melodies and rhythms from the land of gauchos. The South American region, which includes Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina, offers a wide variety of musical expressions that will captivate listeners.

This evening at Orania.Berlin drum groove master Dirk Erchinger meets renowned guitarist Robert Keßler. Long-time companions, the two sons of preacher men have now joined forces & inimitably combine contemporary, grooving jazz with blues, rock & funk. They'll play songs from current studio albums & entirely new compositions. Special feature is Keßler's hybrid instrument, which combines bass & guitar. An evening full of energy, groove, soul, jazz & explosive joy of playing.

Born in 1984, Keßler released "Little People" in 2022, his 5th studio album. As a sideman he tours with various jazz - & pop artists. Since 2017 he has been professor for guitar and ensemble at the SRH University Berlin. Dirk Erchinger (*1969) was drummer of the Jazzkantine for 16 years & has played for the AcidJazz act Count Basic for almost 30 years. He can be heard on dozens of productions with well-known artists. In 2022/23 he toured with superstar Apache 207. Dirk is founder of Drumtrainer Berlin & lecturer at SRH University Berlin.

The groove lives in his fingers, soul in his roots, funk in his heart.

Matti Klein became known as a founding member of the popular German jazz-funk band Mo'Blow and tours internationally with his equally celebrated Matti Klein Soul Trio. He has also worked in the studio with Nils Landgren, Sarah Connor and Herbert Grönemeyer, is on the road as musical director and keyboardist with Brazilian soul icon Ed Motta and has been Artistic Director of Orania.Berlin since 2019.

Joined by former, present, and future companions, all of them all-stars of the Berlin music scene, he assembles a different high-end band line-up for one grooving, soulful session on the Orania.Stage every month.

Rossano Snel und José Aurélio draw inspiration from the Brazilian instrumental music of the 60s and 70s. The duo plays original songs and classic tunes from João Donato, Tom Jobim and Deodato. The two Brazilian musicians also use their experiences to improvise over danceable vamps, mixing house and disco music with latin flavours.

It's an evening of brazilian and latin music to dance, flirt and indulge.

Stan Getz, maybe most known for his iconic version of „The Girl from Ipanema“, that got him a Grammy award in 1964, was a very versatile saxophonist, known for his warm sound and lyrical playing. In the last year of his career, already quite sick, he teamed up with jazz pianist Kenny Barron, playing several concerts in Europe. Fortunately, a couple of nights in Copenhagen were recorded and later released under the title „People Time“. The album instantly became a classic and is considered a „brilliant farewell recording“.
For this concert, Berlin based jazz musicians Markus Ehrlich (tenor saxophone) and Johannes von Ballestrem (piano) will be choosing their favorite numbers from the Getz/Barron repertoire, and, inspired by the interplay of these great masters, create their own versions of this music they deeply love.

Scott Hildebrand is a singer/songwriter and multi- instrumentalist, whose music pulls from genres such as the Chicago Blues of his hometown, as well as Indie Folk, Americana and Rock & Roll. Throughout his musical journeys, he strives to inspire open-mindedness and ignite the adventurous flame in the hearts of his listeners. His earthy voice is accompanied by his expressive guitar and harmonica playing. As he travels the world making music on what he calls his “Endless World Tour,” he has the ability to find deep connection and share openly with audiences.

Pianist and composer Rolf Zielke’s music is a reflection on Contemporary Jazz, Latin and Brazilian Jazz, and music of the ‘Middle East’. ‘Technically he knows all the tricks...the man from Berlin presents himself as a pianist who is able to surprise the overcrowded genre with a fresh, new sound.’ (Jazz thing) ‘The listener experiences piano-jazz of the highest order.’ (Jazzpodium)

Rolf Zielke will present two different piano-percussion-duos at Orania.Berlin. He will perform with the percussionist Rolo Rodriguez from Uruguay as well as Argentinian percussionist Topo Gioia. On piano and percussion, they create an extraordinary quality of musical unity with a breath-taking drive that transcends the boundaries of jazz rhythm conventions. These three outstanding musicians have been members of the international Jazz Scene for many years.

Introducing Soultime: an exceptional duo that brings a unique twist to classic soul music. Inspired by the intangible energy of the Motown-era the two musicians put their own spin on the timeless compositions of Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations or Michael Jackson as well as their own favorites from Reggae to Brazilian and Cuban music. Grooving their way through the decades of Soul music, the two inventive musicians add their own twist and flavor to the mix. Get ready for an evening of soul-filled music, joy and surprises!

Daniel 'El Congo' Allen has shared the stage with legendary artists such as Lauren Hill, Earth, Wind & Fire, Tony Allen and many more..Jonatan Morgenstern is a versatile pianist that is at ease in various styles of music, such as his debut album 'Aguazul'.

The groove lives in his fingers, soul in his roots, funk in his heart.

Matti Klein became known as a founding member of the popular German jazz-funk band Mo'Blow and tours internationally with his equally celebrated Matti Klein Soul Trio. He has also worked in the studio with Nils Landgren, Sarah Connor and Herbert Grönemeyer, is on the road as musical director and keyboardist with Brazilian soul icon Ed Motta and has been Artistic Director of Orania.Berlin since 2019.

Joined by former, present, and future companions, all of them all-stars of the Berlin music scene, he assembles a different high-end band line-up for one grooving, soulful session on the Orania.Stage every month.

Rossano Snel und José Aurélio draw inspiration from the Brazilian instrumental music of the 60s and 70s. The duo plays original songs and classic tunes from João Donato, Tom Jobim and Deodato. The two Brazilian musicians also use their experiences to improvise over danceable vamps, mixing house and disco music with latin flavours.

It's an evening of brazilian and latin music to dance, flirt and indulge.

This evening at Orania.Berlin drum groove master Dirk Erchinger meets renowned guitarist Robert Keßler. Long-time companions, the two sons of preacher men have now joined forces & inimitably combine contemporary, grooving jazz with blues, rock & funk. They'll play songs from current studio albums & entirely new compositions. Special feature is Keßler's hybrid instrument, which combines bass & guitar. An evening full of energy, groove, soul, jazz & explosive joy of playing.

Born in 1984, Keßler released "Little People" in 2022, his 5th studio album. As a sideman he tours with various jazz - & pop artists. Since 2017 he has been professor for guitar and ensemble at the SRH University Berlin. Dirk Erchinger (*1969) was drummer of the Jazzkantine for 16 years & has played for the AcidJazz act Count Basic for almost 30 years. He can be heard on dozens of productions with well-known artists. In 2022/23 he toured with superstar Apache 207. Dirk is founder of Drumtrainer Berlin & lecturer at SRH University Berlin.

The Berlin formation JCB has been one of the successful bands for event performances in Germany and Europe for a long time. With specially arranged cover versions of well-known pop songs, soul classics and original compositions. This evening the band will perform in an intimate line-up around a varied selection of wonderful singers. These JCB session will have the pleasure to welcome Anthony Thet, Isabel Wilhayn and Ron Spielman amongst others.

The impromptu yet delicately honed musical symbiosis between Matti Klein on the Steinway grand piano and Tayfun Schulzke on a variety of percussion instruments from around the world seems to emerge from only one source. The two have been connected by a musical friendship for many years, which is celebrated this evening with a selection of jazz pop and soul classics as well as improvisations. A soulful evening, sometimes joyful and sometimes thoughtful, just like life outside of Orania.Berlin’s windows.

In addition to studio work (e.g., Seeed), Tayfun Schulzke can also be heard as a percussionist with renowned artists such as Meret Becker, Culcha Candela or Jan Delay and at international festivals. Matti Klein became known as a founding member of the popular German jazz-funk band Mo'Blow and tours internationally with his equally celebrated Matti Klein Soul Trio as well as the Brazilian soul icon Ed Motta.

Pianist and composer Simon Anke invites Berlin’s most outstanding bass players to join him at Orania.Berlin. Together they groove their way through anything from Blues and Soul to Daft Punk and Billie Eilish, sometimes all at the same time. This night is based on great joy of playing and the love to surprise everyone - including the musicians themselves: you‘ll never know what they play next.

As a sought-after sideman on stage and in the studio, Simon Anke accompanies artists such as Jocelyn B. Smith, Keimzeit, Tina Tandler and the Filmorchester Babelsberg. As part of the indie pop duo LÜX he co-writes and produces. Since 2023 he is releasing “Before We Thought About It”, a series of freely improvised solo piano tunes.

Tonight he will be joined by Hannes Hüfken. The Berlin-based bass player has a love for folk, country, hip hop, soul, jazz and middle-of-the-road pop music. Hannes toured the world with Brazilian jazz rock giant Ed Motta, Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), Katharina Franck (Rainbirds), Nosliw and more.

Mike Russell's Funky Soul Kitchen is one of the best funk/soul bands in Europe. The band consists of international musicians, and plays original songs by singer/guitarist Mike Russell from Washington, D.C. (USA). Members of this "All Star Band" -Lionel Haas (keyboard), Sir Charles Williamson (bass) und DiCarlo, (drums)- have played with The Michael Jackson Immortal Band, The Weather Girls, John Lee Hooker Jr, Eddie Harris, TM Stevens, Oneida James, and Joachim Germany. The latest CD from Mike Russell ´s Funky Soul Kitchen "The Quasimodo Sessions" is available on iTunes, Amazon and many others.

Pianist and composer Rolf Zielke’s music is a reflection on Contemporary Jazz, Latin and Brazilian Jazz, and music of the ‘Middle East’. ‘Technically he knows all the tricks...the man from Berlin presents himself as a pianist who is able to surprise the overcrowded genre with a fresh, new sound.’ (Jazz thing) ‘The listener experiences piano-jazz of the highest order.’ (Jazzpodium)

Rolf Zielke will present two different piano-percussion-duos at Orania.Berlin. He will perform with the percussionist Rolo Rodriguez from Uruguay as well as Argentinian percussionist Topo Gioia. On piano and percussion, they create an extraordinary quality of musical unity with a breath-taking drive that transcends the boundaries of jazz rhythm conventions. These three outstanding musicians have been members of the international Jazz Scene for many years.

Stan Getz, maybe most known for his iconic version of „The Girl from Ipanema“, that got him a Grammy award in 1964, was a very versatile saxophonist, known for his warm sound and lyrical playing. In the last year of his career, already quite sick, he teamed up with jazz pianist Kenny Barron, playing several concerts in Europe. Fortunately, a couple of nights in Copenhagen were recorded and later released under the title „People Time“. The album instantly became a classic and is considered a „brilliant farewell recording“.
For this concert, Berlin based jazz musicians Markus Ehrlich (tenor saxophone) and Johannes von Ballestrem (piano) will be choosing their favorite numbers from the Getz/Barron repertoire, and, inspired by the interplay of these great masters, create their own versions of this music they deeply love.

Scott Hildebrand is a singer/songwriter and multi- instrumentalist, whose music pulls from genres such as the Chicago Blues of his hometown, as well as Indie Folk, Americana and Rock & Roll. Throughout his musical journeys, he strives to inspire open-mindedness and ignite the adventurous flame in the hearts of his listeners. His earthy voice is accompanied by his expressive guitar and harmonica playing. As he travels the world making music on what he calls his “Endless World Tour,” he has the ability to find deep connection and share openly with audiences.

Carly Quiroz and Topo Gioia invite you to travel southwards on a musical journey with melodies and rhythms from the land of gauchos. The South American region, which includes Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina, offers a wide variety of musical expressions that will captivate listeners.

Introducing Soultime: an exceptional duo that brings a unique twist to classic soul music. Inspired by the intangible energy of the Motown-era the two musicians put their own spin on the timeless compositions of Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations or Michael Jackson as well as their own favorites from Reggae to Brazilian and Cuban music. Grooving their way through the decades of Soul music, the two inventive musicians add their own twist and flavor to the mix. Get ready for an evening of soul-filled music, joy and surprises!

Daniel 'El Congo' Allen has shared the stage with legendary artists such as Lauren Hill, Earth, Wind & Fire, Tony Allen and many more..Jonatan Morgenstern is a versatile pianist that is at ease in various styles of music, such as his debut album 'Aguazul'.

Four accomplished Berlin-based musicians formed Lords of Lounge to channel some surf-inspired, easy-listening lounge classics.Their method is simple; Record everything while composing. No demos. No overdubs. Pure vibes and inspiration straight to tape.Dad-Rock, Surf-Pop, Meter-esque riffs, Indie-strumming…all included.

The impromptu yet delicately honed musical symbiosis between Matti Klein on the Steinway grand piano and Tayfun Schulzke on a variety of percussion instruments from around the world seems to emerge from only one source. The two have been connected by a musical friendship for many years, which is celebrated this evening with a selection of jazz pop and soul classics as well as improvisations. A soulful evening, sometimes joyful and sometimes thoughtful, just like life outside of Orania.Berlin’s windows.

In addition to studio work (e.g., Seeed), Tayfun Schulzke can also be heard as a percussionist with renowned artists such as Meret Becker, Culcha Candela or Jan Delay and at international festivals. Matti Klein became known as a founding member of the popular German jazz-funk band Mo'Blow and tours internationally with his equally celebrated Matti Klein Soul Trio as well as the Brazilian soul icon Ed Motta.

Stan Getz, maybe most known for his iconic version of „The Girl from Ipanema“, that got him a Grammy award in 1964, was a very versatile saxophonist, known for his warm sound and lyrical playing. In the last year of his career, already quite sick, he teamed up with jazz pianist Kenny Barron, playing several concerts in Europe. Fortunately, a couple of nights in Copenhagen were recorded and later released under the title „People Time“. The album instantly became a classic and is considered a „brilliant farewell recording“.
For this concert, Berlin based jazz musicians Markus Ehrlich (tenor saxophone) and Johannes von Ballestrem (piano) will be choosing their favorite numbers from the Getz/Barron repertoire, and, inspired by the interplay of these great masters, create their own versions of this music they deeply love.

The groove lives in his fingers, soul in his roots, funk in his heart.

Matti Klein became known as a founding member of the popular German jazz-funk band Mo'Blow and tours internationally with his equally celebrated Matti Klein Soul Trio. He has also worked in the studio with Nils Landgren, Sarah Connor and Herbert Grönemeyer, is on the road as musical director and keyboardist with Brazilian soul icon Ed Motta and has been Artistic Director of Orania.Berlin since 2019.

Joined by former, present, and future companions, all of them all-stars of the Berlin music scene, he assembles a different high-end band line-up for one grooving, soulful session on the Orania.Stage every month.

Pianist and composer Rolf Zielke’s music is a reflection on Contemporary Jazz, Latin and Brazilian Jazz, and music of the ‘Middle East’. ‘Technically he knows all the tricks...the man from Berlin presents himself as a pianist who is able to surprise the overcrowded genre with a fresh, new sound.’ (Jazz thing) ‘The listener experiences piano-jazz of the highest order.’ (Jazzpodium)

Rolf Zielke will present two different piano-percussion-duos at Orania.Berlin. He will perform with the percussionist Rolo Rodriguez from Uruguay as well as Argentinian percussionist Topo Gioia. On piano and percussion, they create an extraordinary quality of musical unity with a breath-taking drive that transcends the boundaries of jazz rhythm conventions. These three outstanding musicians have been members of the international Jazz Scene for many years.

Introducing Soultime: an exceptional duo that brings a unique twist to classic soul music. Inspired by the intangible energy of the Motown-era the two musicians put their own spin on the timeless compositions of Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations or Michael Jackson as well as their own favorites from Reggae to Brazilian and Cuban music. Grooving their way through the decades of Soul music, the two inventive musicians add their own twist and flavor to the mix. Get ready for an evening of soul-filled music, joy and surprises!

Daniel 'El Congo' Allen has shared the stage with legendary artists such as Lauren Hill, Earth, Wind & Fire, Tony Allen and many more..Jonatan Morgenstern is a versatile pianist that is at ease in various styles of music, such as his debut album 'Aguazul'.

Mike Russell's Funky Soul Kitchen is one of the best funk/soul bands in Europe. The band consists of international musicians, and plays original songs by singer/guitarist Mike Russell from Washington, D.C. (USA). Members of this "All Star Band" -Lionel Haas (keyboard), Sir Charles Williamson (bass) und DiCarlo, (drums)- have played with The Michael Jackson Immortal Band, The Weather Girls, John Lee Hooker Jr, Eddie Harris, TM Stevens, Oneida James, and Joachim Germany. The latest CD from Mike Russell ´s Funky Soul Kitchen "The Quasimodo Sessions" is available on iTunes, Amazon and many others.

Carly Quiroz and Topo Gioia invite you to travel southwards on a musical journey with melodies and rhythms from the land of gauchos. The South American region, which includes Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina, offers a wide variety of musical expressions that will captivate listeners.

This evening at Orania.Berlin drum groove master Dirk Erchinger meets renowned guitarist Robert Keßler. Long-time companions, the two sons of preacher men have now joined forces & inimitably combine contemporary, grooving jazz with blues, rock & funk. They'll play songs from current studio albums & entirely new compositions. Special feature is Keßler's hybrid instrument, which combines bass & guitar. An evening full of energy, groove, soul, jazz & explosive joy of playing.

Born in 1984, Keßler released "Little People" in 2022, his 5th studio album. As a sideman he tours with various jazz - & pop artists. Since 2017 he has been professor for guitar and ensemble at the SRH University Berlin. Dirk Erchinger (*1969) was drummer of the Jazzkantine for 16 years & has played for the AcidJazz act Count Basic for almost 30 years. He can be heard on dozens of productions with well-known artists. In 2022/23 he toured with superstar Apache 207. Dirk is founder of Drumtrainer Berlin & lecturer at SRH University Berlin.

Scott Hildebrand is a singer/songwriter and multi- instrumentalist, whose music pulls from genres such as the Chicago Blues of his hometown, as well as Indie Folk, Americana and Rock & Roll. Throughout his musical journeys, he strives to inspire open-mindedness and ignite the adventurous flame in the hearts of his listeners. His earthy voice is accompanied by his expressive guitar and harmonica playing. As he travels the world making music on what he calls his “Endless World Tour,” he has the ability to find deep connection and share openly with audiences.

Rossano Snel und José Aurélio draw inspiration from the Brazilian instrumental music of the 60s and 70s. The duo plays original songs and classic tunes from João Donato, Tom Jobim and Deodato. The two Brazilian musicians also use their experiences to improvise over danceable vamps, mixing house and disco music with latin flavours.

It's an evening of brazilian and latin music to dance, flirt and indulge.

Pianist and composer Simon Anke invites Berlin’s most outstanding bass players to join him at Orania.Berlin. Together they groove their way through anything from Blues and Soul to Daft Punk and Billie Eilish, sometimes all at the same time. This night is based on great joy of playing and the love to surprise everyone - including the musicians themselves: you‘ll never know what they play next.

As a sought-after sideman on stage and in the studio, Simon Anke accompanies artists such as Jocelyn B. Smith, Keimzeit, Tina Tandler and the Filmorchester Babelsberg. As part of the indie pop duo LÜX he co-writes and produces. Since 2023 he is releasing “Before We Thought About It”, a series of freely improvised solo piano tunes.

Tonight he will be joined by Björn Werra on bass. Due to his extraordinary versatility and playing skills, Björn is one of the most sought-after sidemen in Germany. His credits include stars such as Andreas Bourani, Tim Bendzko and many more.

The Berlin formation JCB has been one of the successful bands for event performances in Germany and Europe for a long time. With specially arranged cover versions of well-known pop songs, soul classics and original compositions. This evening the band will perform in an intimate line-up around a varied selection of wonderful singers. These JCB session will have the pleasure to welcome Anthony Thet, Isabel Wilhayn and Ron Spielman amongst others.

Pianist and composer Rolf Zielke’s music is a reflection on Contemporary Jazz, Latin and Brazilian Jazz, and music of the ‘Middle East’. ‘Technically he knows all the tricks...the man from Berlin presents himself as a pianist who is able to surprise the overcrowded genre with a fresh, new sound.’ (Jazz thing) ‘The listener experiences piano-jazz of the highest order.’ (Jazzpodium)

Rolf Zielke will present two different piano-percussion-duos at Orania.Berlin. He will perform with the percussionist Rolo Rodriguez from Uruguay as well as Argentinian percussionist Topo Gioia. On piano and percussion, they create an extraordinary quality of musical unity with a breath-taking drive that transcends the boundaries of jazz rhythm conventions. These three outstanding musicians have been members of the international Jazz Scene for many years.