Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast B:jazz
| Titre | Date | Durée | |
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| DIY - communities, roles, challenges, responsibilities | 24 Jun 2025 | 00:53:26 | |
On this podcast episode, I’m talking to Chris Pitsiokos, musician living in Berlin and member of the 7 person collective running Richten25, a venue in Wedding. Amongst other things, we talk about the role of DIY venues in the scene and challenges faced by such places, the role community plays in the jazz and improvised music scene, the value of live music, as well as which responsibilities both musicians and venues have going forward in order to create a sustainable basis for the live presentation of this music. | |||
| Freedom for the Mind, Part 2 | 07 Jun 2024 | 00:41:42 | |
In a special edition of B:jazz, I'm really happy to be able to present part 2 of an interview from Jazzwoche 2023 with Michaël Attias. We discuss finding the mystery within the fundamentals, keeping humble intentions, urgency, commitment and purpose through performance, plus how socialisation affects the approaches of musicians based in Europe versus New York. We also talk about the possibilities and drive created by artistic resources and archives alongside the desire and focus to experience it personally, extrinsic versus intrinsic motivation, branding and pressure on younger generations, how communication happens with audiences, growth through self-promotion via publication, and the difference between making political music and making music politically and locally. | |||
| Collectives and Spaces | 13 Feb 2024 | 00:43:44 | |
In episode 18 of B:jazz, I talk to trumpet player, composer and improviser Brad Henkel about musician collectives in Berlin and the US, the legendary Schillerkiez venue and space Sowieso, the importance of local spaces for the jazz and improvised music scene, the impact of modernisation and gentrification on project spaces and his involvement and experience of the Stop Over residency at the Alte Münze. | |||
| Jazz und Improvisierte Musik an deutschen Musikhochschulen Teil 2: Studentische Perspektive | 31 Jan 2024 | 00:32:31 | |
Heute spreche ich mit der Klavierstudentin Wolle in einer weiteren Folge zum Thema | |||
| Old Time Music | 19 Dec 2023 | 00:53:34 | |
In the 16th episode of B:jazz, we talk to musician Weston Olencki about their genre crossing electro-acoustic work, the role of AI and machine listening in music, career compartmentalisation, their connection to the sociomusical and cultural venacular of the American South, musical and social origins and their infuence on conceptual development, and the meaning behind sound. | |||
| Jazz Jam Sessions | 05 Dec 2023 | 00:31:09 | |
In der 15. Ausgabe B:jazz widmen wir uns dem Thema Jazz Jam Sessions. Weiterführende Links: https://www.ig-jazz-berlin.de/ | |||
| Texts and Music | 21 Nov 2023 | 00:47:09 | |
In episode 14 of B:jazz, I talk to musician, author and composer Maria Reich about the relationship between texts and music, the changing role of improvisation in the classical concert, as well as structures, formalities and conventions around music performance and education. | |||
| Jazz- und improvisierte Musik an deutschen Musikhochschulen | 07 Nov 2023 | 00:39:49 | |
In der 13. Ausgabe von B:jazz bin ich im Gespräch mit dem Schlagzeuger, Komponisten Weiterführende Links: https://www.ig-jazz-berlin.de/about-us https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=700750888750874&set=gm.142915602245766 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy0EpYksnvj/ https://panel.zentrum-under-construction.berlin/media/pages/artikel/stopover/a48596f4e3-1698911945/stopover-open-call-fur-kollaboration-and-improvisation-de.pdf https://panel.zentrum-under-construction.berlin/media/pages/artikel/stopover/127321a755-1698911953/stopover-open-call-for-collaboration-and-improvisation-en.pdf https://friedemerzmusic.com/BLOG | |||
| Improviser in Contemporary Music | 24 Oct 2023 | 00:47:41 | |
In episode 12 of B:jazz, I talk to composer and improvising drummer Max Andrzejewski. We discuss the role of balancing his personal voice on drums in ensemble contexts where he is also the composer, his individual and collaborative work with video and video artists, and combining and managing freedom with improvisors in ensembles. As a composer working across multiple stylistic and professional contexts, we also talk about working with music, stories and text from cultures outside of our own, the work of canonised problematic composers, writing for soloists, as well as his work in theatre productions. | |||
| Eltern und Jazz | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:43:34 | |
In Folge 11 von B:jazz spreche ich mit der Jazzvokalistin und Gesangspädagogin Lisa Bassenge über ihre weitreichende Erfahrung der Vereinbarkeit von Berufung und Familie. Welche Angebote gibt es für Eltern mit außergewöhnlichen Weiterführende Links: | |||
| Solo Performance | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:24:17 | |
In episode 10 of B:jazz, James Banner talks to saxophone player, composer, improviser and visual artist Camila Nebbia about solo performance. They discuss the ritualistic, meditative and cleansing nature of solo improvising, what drives us to play in the first place, managing expectations and judging success, the balance between the conscious and unconscious during performance, physicality and struggle, as well as interdiscplinary projects. | |||
| Die Antwort auf gerechte Bezahlung? Honoraruntergrenzen | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:36:37 | |
In der 9. Ausgabe unseres Podcasts B:jazz unterhält sich Caro Olbertz mit Kathrin Pechlof über Honoraruntergrenzen, abgekürzt HUG. Weiterführende Links: https://kulturraeume.berlin/ | |||
| Visibility: Journalism | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:38:23 | |
In episode 26 of B:jazz, I am discussing visibility in the context of music journalism with journalist, musician, curator and moderator Sophie Emilie Beha. We discuss the importance of open minded listening and the responsibilities of moderating, curating and programming, actual visible change versus tokenism and diversity washing, discovering our own blind spots and leaning into discomfort. We also talk about balancing entertainment and information mediums by telling stories, institutional attitudes to visibility and diversity, and the effectiveness of EDI panel discussions. | |||
| Classism and Access | 29 Aug 2023 | 00:38:23 | |
In the 8th episode of B:jazz, we talk to bassist/improviser/composer Nick Dunston about classicism, and how class origin affects access to and success within music and the arts, and more widely about how different class backgrounds can impact approaches to creating music. We also discuss the differences of experience of the US, UK and Germany music scenes and educational opportunities. | |||
| Räume zum Proben und Arbeiten | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:31:46 | |
In der 7. Folge B:jazz treffe ich auf den Saxophonisten und Komponisten Peter Ehwald, der sich in unserem Vorstand der IGjazz Berlin für das Thema Räume engagiert. Wie kann man Zugang zu einem subventionierten Proben- und Ensembleraum erhalten und welche Strukturen gibt es dazu in der Hauptstadt für Jazz und improvisierte Musik? Links zur Folge: https://www.ig-jazz-berlin.de/news/call-for-papers-camm-for-ideas-zentrum-under-construction | |||
| Queer Cheer + Music Me Too: addressing violence and discrimination in jazz and improvised music | 01 Aug 2023 | 00:47:38 | |
In the 6th episode of B:jazz, we talk to vocalist and songwriter Friede Merz about ways of addressing different forms of violence and discriminiation in the jazz and improvised music scenes, as well the neccessity of creating safer spaces, improving visibility, and discussing personal identity in music. The framework for the discussion takes place through two inititiatives of which she is a part, Queer Cheer Berlin and Music Me Too. | |||
| Rückschau Jazzwoche | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:30:00 | |
In der 5. Folge B:jazz unterhalte ich mich mit dem Schlagzeuger, Komponisten und Vorstandsmitglied Fabian Ristau über die vergangene Jazzwoche Berlin. Wir waren beide in der Planungsgruppe beteiligt und sprechen über die Außenwirkung, die so eine Veranstaltungswoche erzeugen kann und ob es uns als IG Jazz Berlin und Szene für Jazz und improvisierte Musik, gelungen ist auf politischer Ebene damit Aufmerksamkeit zu erzeugen. | |||
| About structures and the path towards an institution for jazz and improvised music in Berlin | 07 Jul 2023 | 00:25:29 | |
Despite funding structures (grants, project funding, basic funding for ensembles), the situation for jazz and improvised music in Berlin is still fragile. The programs are not not adequately funded with sufficient amounts of money and there is no stable infrastructure for jazz and improvised music, especially in terms of production, research, audience development and communication. There is also a lack of a combined production and presentation venue, especially for large-scale and transdisciplinary projects. For this reason, work has been underway for the past 7 years in Berlin to create an institution for jazz and improvised music. As a joint project of the federal government and the state, this institution should be a widely visible anchor that has the capacity to fill existing gaps. James Banner talks to Uli Kempendorff and Kathrin Pechlof, who have been supporting this project for years as representatives of the IG Jazz Berlin as part of the group of initiatores (IG Jazz Berlin, Deutsche Jazzunion and Till Brönner). Host: James Banner Guests: Uli Kempendorff & Kathrin Pechlof | |||
| Spotlight Jazz Reihen & Festivals - Wie geht es weiter nach der Pandemie? | 05 Jul 2023 | 00:42:46 | |
In der heutigen Folge von B:jazz geht es um das Thema Reihen & Festivals. Aus der Berliner Szene sind sie nicht mehr wegzudenken als fester und unverzichtbarer Bestandteil der lebendigen Kultur unserer Hauptstadt. Marie Blobel kuratiert und organisiert die Reihe "Jazzexzess" und wird nächstes Jahr das legendäre Festival "Jazzwerkstatt Peitz" ihres Vaters Ulli Blobel übernehmen. Mit ihr spreche ich über ihren Werdegang, Förderstrukturen und das tägliche Erleben der vielen Aufgaben, die am Ende zu einer erfolgreichen Veranstaltung führen. Host: Caro Olbertz zu Gast: Marie Blobel | |||
| Freedom for the mind - What do jazz musicians need to work, live and be? Addressing creative crises and motivation | 03 Jul 2023 | 00:27:54 | |
In this episode of B:jazz, we are talking to saxophonist, improvisor and composer Michaël Attias about creative crises, necessary resources for musicians, interdisciplinary inspiration, and balancing intrinsic and external motivation in the context of a freelance career. We also learn about his rich and varied career performing with a variety of artists over the last 40 years, artistic development and communicating with the audience. Host: James Banner | |||
| Räume für Preise? Wozu brauchen wir sie? Und wie funktionieren sie? | 30 Jun 2023 | 00:40:23 | |
In der ersten Podcastfolge B:jazz schauen wir uns das Thema „Preise“ an. | |||
| Visibility: Union Representation | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:42:49 | |
In episode 25 of B:jazz, I talk to Camille Buscot, manager of the Deutsche Jazzunion, about the relevance and importance of unions. How do unions act as the contact point between the scene, institutions and politicans? What are some of the previous successes and upcoming challenges of the unions, and how do they work to represent the interests and lives of their members? We discuss how conflict can be a catalyst for action, the importance of diversity of experience, and the balance of individual ethics with community action. | |||
| Visibility: Academisation of Jazz | 07 May 2024 | 00:43:54 | |
Episode 24 of B:jazz features vocalist, composer and teacher Cansu Tanrıkulu. We discuss the academisation of jazz in the context of visibility, the theme for Jazzwoche Berlin this year. How are both historic and contemporary figures included in teaching a new and often younger generation of future professional jazz and improvising musicians, what are the positives and negatives of the music moving into the academic space? We also discuss how important role models are to students, balancing what is required for a course of study with what is most tailored for individual development, and how educators can make their students feel seen, heard and visible. | |||
| Jazz und improvisierte Musik an dt. Musikhochschulen, Teil 3, Wie lehrt es sich mit Lehrauftrag? | 23 Apr 2024 | 00:33:52 | |
Im 3. Teil unserer Serie Jazz und improvisierte Musik an deutschen Musikhochschulen, schauen wir uns die Situation der Lehrbeauftragten an. Welche Vor- und Nachteile hat diese Beschäftigungsform für sie und welche Verbesserungen oder Alternativen sind dringend notwendig? -- | |||
| Continuations and beginnings | 09 Apr 2024 | 00:30:19 | |
In episode 22, I talk to composer and musician Cassie Kinoshi. A recent arrival to Berlin, we discuss what still makes Berlin an attractive meeting and development place for international jazz and improvising musicians, sociomusical differences between Berlin and other UK and EU cities, working in interdiscplinary contexts, the practical experiences of emigration, viewing the move with an open mind and seeing it as a learning experience. | |||
| Honorartätigkeit an Berliner Musikschulen | 26 Mar 2024 | 00:46:13 | |
Heute spreche ich mit dem Kontrabassisten und Komponisten Dirk Strakhof über die aktuelle Lage der Honorarkräfte an Berliner Musikschulen. Für viele Jazzmusiker*innen stellt die Tätigkeit an einer Musikschule eine wichtige Einkommensquelle dar. Deshalb ist es an der Zeit sich hier mal einen Überblick über die neuesten Ereignisse zu verschaffen. Was kommt nach dem sogenannten Herrenberg Urteil auf Honorarkräfte und Musikschulen zu und welche Veränderungen stehen der Musikschullandschaft in Berlin gegebenfalls bevor? Weiterführende Links: https://www.ig-jazz-berlin.de/news/pressemitteilung-neue-geschaftsfuhrung-der-ig-jazz-berlin?token=06dc36fa1cbba75297ec0cf34da4754508e31cdb | |||
| Photography and Improvised Music | 12 Mar 2024 | 00:41:31 | |
In the 20th episode of B:jazz, I talk to concert photographer Cristina Marx about her documentation of the Berlin scene, her love for and the necessity of music, community and exchange, the importance of a present and accessible music scene, the audience perspective on jazz and improvised music and feeling welcome in spaces, as well as the necessity of meeting places for creative music such as Sowieso, Miss Hecker and Au Topsi Pohl. We also discuss the archival nature of film and music, Berlin door gigs, and how labels and film companies can impact the immediacy and representation of artists’ work. | |||
| Stop Over #1 - Improvising a Zentrum, über die erste Zwischenlandung | 28 Feb 2024 | 00:38:51 | |
Heute spreche ich mit dem Pianisten, Arrangeur und Komponisten Marc Schmolling über das Residenz Programm Stop Over an dem er als Künstler | |||