40 Years Celebration CD-Release
- Location:
- Theaterhaus, Siemensstr. 11, 70469 Stuttgart
AmitteBIGband
40 Years Celebration
CD-Release
It all started with a course: jazz for young adults at the Jugendhaus Mitte. Today it has become an important part of the Stuttgart jazz scene - the mitteBIGband. Arne Meerwein has been part of it from the very beginning. As conductor, mastermind, initiator and driving force behind an ongoing musical project that ranges from classics such as Count Basie or Peter Herbolzheimer to current big band literature. On this anniversary evening, some of these classics will be heard, sometimes together with the wonderful vocals of Bärbel Götz and Helga Schuhmacher.
For some time now, the mitteBIGband has been concentrating on developing an independent profile at a steadily growing level. This is documented on the album "opening spaces", which will be presented to the public on this evening. Recorded in May 2025, it contains exclusively compositions by trombonist and bassist Christian Sommerfeldt. Modern, complex pieces with a very special sound and individual character that cover various genres of jazz. Music that creates space for outstanding soloists such as saxophonist Lucia Gebath or guitarist Marco Piludu. Music that also opens up inner spaces and transports the audience to imaginary places.
Anyone who loves big bands should not miss this evening