Tribute to Monk

16
Sep 2024
Monday
21:30

Details
Start:

September 16 - 21:30

End:

September 5 - 23:30

Home in the concrete jungle of New York City and inspired by the eclectic cultural mix of their tumultuous surroundings this young Contemporary Jazz duo is aiming for nothing less than bringing the realities of who they truly are to each and every single one of their performances. With a strong focus on empathy and their unifying approach on improvisation, in which every member is at all times allowed to do whatever they want, they infuse their music with a powerful liveliness that can be experienced up close in their heartfelt recordings and concerts. Hailing from two different countries (South Korea, Germany) and influenced by the large cultural, racial and gender diversity they were involved with during their studies at The New School in Manhattan, New York, Sujae Jung’s and Wolf Robert Stratmann’s compositions and improvisations promote equality in every way. Sujae Jung (piano) and Wolf Robert Stratmann (Double Bass) met first during the beginning of their Jazz Bachelor studies The Hague NL in 2019 and have been playing and growing together ever since. With the addition of Greek-Cypriot drummer Johnny Agisilaou and German guitarist Axel Fischbacher, they now form an exciting new jazz quartet. Collectively they let their individual artistic heritages, the imagery of their homeland’s vast landscapes and their love for the discovery of the unknown whirl together, transcend cultural barriers and ultimately further the cause of the life enhancing and unifying spirit of jazz music.