Carla Köllner Big Band

In the organizer's words:

'not obsessed but kinda into it' album release concert

The Carla Köllner Big Band celebrates its album release concert on 09.05.26 at the Jazz-Schmiede Düsseldorf - one week before the official release. The 19-piece ensemble was in the studio at the end of January 26, the album 'not obsessed but kinda into it' will be released on May 16, 2026 on the Cologne label JazzJazz Records.

The music combines modern and traditional big band styles with subtle pop influences. The music conveys the emotions, strength and vulnerability of the bandleader. Carla has been active as a freelance musician in the jazz scene for several years - as a composer, arranger, bandleader and trombonist. Her heart beats for the "big band" concept. She has worked with the WDR Big Band, HR Big Band, the Chad Lefkowitz-Brown Global Big Band, Bulgarian Radio Big Band and the Folkwang Jazz Orchestra, among others. With her own project, she is now realizing her very own sonic vision of a contemporary big band.

Cast: Julius van Rhee, Paula Steimer, Lennart Allkemper, Wim Schulze, Roman Fritsch (sax), Matthias Schwengler, Jan Rolle, János Löber, tba (trp), Paul Lüpfert, tba, Philipp Hayduk, Maxine Troglauer (trb), Bruno Félix (vib), Paul Prassel (git, Benedikt Göb), Caris Hermes (b), Jonathan Schierhorn (dr)
WDR recording