In the organizer's words:

Constantly in search of new sounds and new expression, "PINNOWATION" is dedicated to the versatile compositions of bandleader and pianist Moritz Pinnow. Their music combines traditional jazz approaches with modern elements from various styles. Inspired by artists ranging from Bill Evans to Esbjörn Svenssson, they create a captivating soundscape of tender lyrical moments and groovy passages. Pinnow's playing is characterized by an interwoven harmonic complexity and a playful, joyful melodic line, which is purposefully supported or contrasted by the band. The quartet skillfully opens up emotional moments in constant exchange with each other and the audience.

Rostyslav Voitko (as)
Martin Gruet (b)
Frederik Palupski (dr, comp)
Moritz Pinnow (p, comp)

Rostyslav Voitko - the virtuoso saxophonist studied at the Glier Music College in Kiev. In 2018, he released his album "Above the Crowd" with his own compositions in Berlin. He has lived in Bremen since 2022.

Martin Gruet - studied classical double bass in Paris and Dublin, played in the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland and found his way to jazz through various workshops with greats such as Ron Carter and Eddie Gomez. He has been touring internationally since 2010.

Frederik Palupski - has been studying percussion at the HfK Bremen since 2022. His projects range from classical percussion ensembles and experimental electronic music to mature jazz concerts with a mixture of traditional repertoire, spontaneous improvisation and original compositions.

Moritz Pinnow - has been studying jazz piano at the HfK Bremen since 2022. His compositions have been played at Multiphonics Hamburg 2021 with the Frank Gratkowski Quartet and with free jazz double bassist John Hughes at Hafenbahnhof Hamburg. In addition to his love of bebop and hard bop, he was inspired by boogie woogie through his friendship with Axel Zwingenberger and performed with him at a Lions Club event in Hamburg.

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The "hfk jazzclub" is the venue for contemporary jazz in Bremen. Concerts and sessions with musicians from the university and local and national musicians take place every Tuesday of the semester at 9 pm in the basement vault of the University of Music. Passionate jamming takes place here, or student tryout programs are presented. Semester projects by the Rehearsal Band and themed concert programs are also offered. In short: a think tank for jazz and a meeting place for Bremen's jazz scene.

Please note: From the summer semester, the starting time of the HfK Jazz Club will change from 9 pm to 8 pm! The 1st date is 8.4.2026.

Admission
Normal: 5 Euro
HfK students: 2 euros

Tickets are available at the Box Office from 8 pm

Price information:

Admission Normal: 5 euros HfK students: 2 euros Tickets are available at the Box Office from 8 pm