It is said that the true magic of jazz is the unexpected - the whisper of a melody, the suddenness of a rhythm. The trio of Henning Dampel, Andreas Schnell and Bernward Schäfer embodies this magic in all its facets - but always remains harmonious. Henning Dampel on piano is a storyteller. Andreas Schnell on bass gives the music a pulsating backbone and Bernward Schäfer is [...]
In 2016, at the very beginning of their band's history, Yasmo & Die Klangkantine were the first foreign formation to make a guest appearance at the „Donaufest Factory“. In 2022, the accomplished word acrobat curated an edition of „Wiener Melange“ as a slam poet dedicated to the spoken word. Now she returns with her Klangkantine - with fresh tracks, a new sound and that rousing [...]
Concert & Milonga For almost three decades, Quinteto Beltango from Belgrade has been recognised as one of Europe's most unique tango ensembles - a group that combines continents, cultures and centuries of musical tradition. Their new programme „LOCOMOTIVO“ takes the audience on a very special train journey through 25 countries, from the heart of the Balkans to Buenos Aires, [...]
At the last International Danube Festival, Lord Mayor Gunter Czisch and jazz musician Aleksandar Dujin, from Novi Sad in Serbia, gave the Ulm audience a taste of their musical skills on the Weindorfbühne stage. In an expanded constellation - Aleksandar Dujin on piano, Nevena Reljin on vocals, Gunter Czisch on drums, Ulrich Kuhn on bass and Berthold Fischer on [...]
Belle Fin - Vereter - The Scottish Principle The sixth edition of our „Wiener Melange“ series was not curated by a single person for the first time, but was announced in 2025 via an open call in cooperation with „Austrian Music Export“ and „mica“. From more than 100 applications, three highly topical acts were selected to present their individual Viennese signatures to an audience [...].
Downtempo, jazz, electroswing Austrian producer, composer and musician Klaus Waldeck is a silent star. Fernando Alonso drives his Mercedes through the world of chic adverts to Waldeck grooves, Versace advertises worldwide with one of his songs. His tracks can be heard in series such as Dr House and Emily in Paris, and the "Elektro Swing" was [...]
The quintet around singer Jennie Döring has been a permanent fixture on the Ulm music scene for many years. The five musicians delight their audiences with their joy of playing, original musical ideas and a very special feel-good atmosphere. Jazz in Time offers jazzy pop, cool bar music and swinging classics in a new guise. It is the voice of [...]
