Cologne Jazzweek x Subway Jazz Orchestra

In the organizer's words:

The Subway Jazz Orchestra has been enriching the German big band scene with varied, impressive programs since 2013. The concerts at the local club Subway stand for intense, unforgettable musical experiences - characterized by powerful orchestral sounds, energetic solos and a rousing audience. Over the past twelve years, the band has played over 100 concerts and performed more than 1,000 compositions and arrangements.

As part of Cologne Jazzweek 2025, the SJO is presenting a Jazzweek special at Club Subway with carefully curated works by the band's composers and selected international guests. The pieces are tailored to the orchestra's outstanding soloists and - in keeping with SJO tradition - will be brought to life in a direct club atmosphere. The program includes works by Guillermo Klein and Maria Schneider as well as fresh arrangements by Cologne composers such as Jorik Bergmann, Claudia Döffinger, Johannes Ludwig and Stefan Karl Schmid.
Contemporary big band music at the highest level - played with gripping enthusiasm and collective energy. Be there!

Julian Bossert - sax
Johannes Ludwig - sax
Marc Doffey - sax
Jens Böckamp - sax
Kira Linn - sax
Matthias Schwengler - trp
Christian Mehler - trp
Maik Krahl - trp
János Löber - trp
Raphael Klemm - trb
Philipp Schittek - trb
Philipp Hayduk - trb
Tobias Herzog - btrb
Philipp Brämswig - gtr
Felix Hauptmann - p
Matthias Nowak - b
Thomas Sauerborn - dr
Stefan Karl Schmid - cond

More info on our website.