Reggie Moore- p /comp. Walter Gauchel- t-sax. Martin Auer- tr. Paul Kleber- b. Michael Kersting- dr Reggie Moore wurde 1938 in New York City geboren. Sein Vater, Arrangeur / Pianist Billy Moore schrieb u.a. für Jimmy Lunceford und Charlie Barnet und nahm seinen Sohn oft zu Proben oder Konzerten mit. Schon mit seinem Debutalbum WISHBONE, welches bei Mainstream Records erschien, präsentierte Reggie ein musikalisches Werk voll emotionaler Dichte und kreativer Individualität. Den Covertext für dieses Album schrieb Nat Hentoff:”…with his strongly propulsive beat, crispness of articulation and emotional directness, Reggie Moore does indeed communicate to a wide range of listeners…” Beginn: 21:15 Uhr ( Einlass 20:00 Uhr)

EB Davis (voc/harp) - USA Nina T. Davis (keys/voc) - D Jay Bailey (g/voc) - USA Willie Pollock (sax/voc) - USA Ben "King" Perkoff (sax) - USA Lenjes "Duke" Robinson (dr/voc) - USA Tom Blacksmith (b./voc) - D EB Davis, the Blues Ambassador to the state of Arkansas and his long standing band with a well rounded disciplined sound and show. EB Davis has a list of more than 7000 concerts in over 60 countries. Witha catalog of more than 37 recordings. The movie "How Berlin Got The Blues" is about the life of EB Davis.youtube Mit über 20 Jahren Tournee-Erfahrung blickt der legendäre amerikanische Soul-Blues-Man Eb Davis auf mehr als 7.000 Konzerte in mehr als 60 Ländern der Welt zurück. Davis, der nicht nur durch seine ausdrucksstarke Stimme, sondern auch durch sein Mundharmonikaspiel besticht, bietet eine perfekt abgestimmte Performance mit authentischen und fetzig vorgetragenen typischen Bluesstücken. Bei aller Verbundenheit mit den Wurzeln des Blues und dem Bestreben, niemals dazu den Kontakt zu verlieren, spannt er doch den musikalischen Bogen über Rock ’n‘ Roll bis hin zum Soul. http://www.ebdavis.com Wichtig!!! Bitte schreiben Sie in die Reservierung ob Sie einen Steh/ Barhocker Platz oder einen Sitzplatz Reservierung möchten. Stuhlplätze : 18,00 Euro Barhocker Plätze : 15,00 Euro ( 12,00 Euro mit Studentenausweis) Stehplätze : 12,00 Euro Beginn 21:15 Uhr( Einlass 20:00 Uhr)

Defne Şahin - voc. (GER/TUR) Johannes Ballestrem - pi. (GER) Igor Spallati - b. (IT) Martin Krümmling - dr.(GER) „Unravel (auf Deutsch: enträtseln, entfalten) steht für Entdeckungen, die nicht vorhersehbar oder planbar sind“, erklärt Defne Şahin, „wie die meisten wirklich guten Begegnungen während einer Reise.“ Diese Reise führt von orientalischen Melodien und brasilianischer Leichtigkeit über pure Songs und freie Passagen hin zu komplexen Harmonien und Rhythmen. In Berlin geboren, lebte Defne Şahin in Istanbul, Barcelona und Salvador da Bahia. Dann zog die Sängerin, Komponistin und Songtexterin nach New York und nahm ihr zweites Album auf. Während sie für ihr Debütalbum Yaşamak türkische Lyrik von Nâzım Hikmet vertonte, singt Defne Şahin auf Unravel erstmals ihre eigenen englischen Texte und interpretiert nicht nur ihre eigenen Kompositionen, sondern auch die von Guillermo Klein, der das Album produzierte. Defne Şahin trat bereits in Jazzclubs und Konzerthäusern wie der Carnegie Hall in New York und auf Jazzfestivals in Südafrika, Holland und der Türkei auf und ist in der „internationalen Jazzszene eine feste Größe“. –Tagesspiegel www.defnesahin.com Konzert Beginn um 20:30 Uhr (Einlass 20:00 Uhr)

f i s c h e r (D) featuring: Gon Charlie (POL) vocals & guitar & Piet Starrett (USA) voc.& g. f i s c h e r Wahn & Sinn Eine skurrile Mischung aus Konzert, Lesung und Slam Poetry, unterstützt von der unglaublich loyalen 1 Mann Kapelle f i s h m a n. ACHTUNG: Tourabschluss & Buchpremiere special guests: Lametta Labelmates Gon Charlie (voc. & g.) & Piet Starrett (voc. & g.) f i s c h e r this special evening is a mix of concert and a reading of poems & slampetry, supported by the extremely loyal 1 man band f i s h m a n The night will be opened by fischer´s Labelmates Gon Charlie & Piet Starrett (Lametta-Music) https://www.facebook.com/OfficialFischer/ http://www.lametta-music.com/ Beginn 21:00 Uhr( Einlass 20:00 Uhr)

Petros Klampanis Blends the Colors of Emotion and Experience into a Rich Portrait of Humanity on his first Large Ensemble Album, Chroma Bassist/composer Petros Klampanis has absorbed a vibrant palette of colors over the course of a varied musical life journey, including Mediterranean and Balkan folk music of his native Greece, classical colorings of studies in Athens, Amsterdam and New York City, and vibrant splashes of musical pigment developed on the diverse NYC jazz scene through collaborations with such innovators as Greg Osby, Jean-Michel Pilc, Shai Maestro, Oded Tzur, Antonio Sanchez and Ari Hoenig. On Chroma, his third album as a leader and Motéma Music debut, Klampanis explores the colors of human character, inspired by world events and personal experience. Chroma, the Greek word for “color,” masterfully employs a full spectrum of sonic colors to paint an introspective and emotionally daring artistic statement. His first large ensemble project melds the animated expressions of the composer’s jazz quintet (piano, bass, drums, guitar and percussion) complemented by lush, classically-arranged strings to create a near symphonic work of modern jazz. “This project arose from a question,” Klampanis explains. “What are the elements that compose each one of us, our personal characters, our individuality? The first answer that came to my mind is that character is composed of all the emotions, the thoughts and ideas, the fantasies and experiences that we have in our lifetimes. If we were to assign each of these elements a single color, then every one of us could be seen as a unique composition of colors, the mix of which results in our own, very personal shade.” Klampanis’ personal shade is a rich blend of colors whose expressive highlights have shined especially brightly during the making of this album. He explains that Chroma was born of a period of personal turmoil and self-examination. The end of a romantic relationship coincided with a number of other changes in the bassist’s life and in the world at large, leading, he says, to “an introspective period where I was spending time and energy thinking of the reasons that lead me, and other people, to take certain decisions, to think of what we think and to be who we are.” Given his origins, Klampanis was also influenced by the turbulent events roiling the world, from economic stresses that hit particularly close to home in his native Greece, to his immigrant’s natural empathy for the refugee crises in Syria and across the Middle East. Processing these global events, Klampanis’ views on the human experience came into extreme clarity and were translated into Chroma as a riveting, synesthetic experience for listeners. “We need to look inside and see what is really important for us and for the world around us,” Klampanis urges. “We happen to live during a strange time for humanity. Musicians and artists in general have historically been the ‘outsiders’ in most societies, and our time makes no exception. But art carries qualities that are essential for our development, individually and socially. We need more ‘color’ in our life: more love, more compassion, respect, and imagination.” http://www.petrosklampanis.com Beginn 21:00 Uhr (Einlass 20:00 Uhr) Eintritt/ Ticket : 22€ Ermässigt/Reduced: 17€

Peter Weniger - sax (D) Tino Derado p. - (D) Igor Spallati - b. (ITA) Diego Pinera dr. (URY) Der deutsch-uruguayische Schlagzeuger und Komponist wurde 2017 mit dem ECHO Jazz als "Instrumentalist national drums/percussion" ausgezeichnet. Gekürt wurde er für sein letztes Album 'my picture' welches er 2015 gemeinsam mit dem US-Saxofonisten Mark Turner und dem Bassisten Ben Street in den Systems Two Studios in New York aufgenommen hat. Er besticht durch internationale Virtuosität, musikalischem Feingefühl und einem einzigartigen Stilmix aus seinen lateinamerikanischen Wurzeln und Jazz. Seine rhythmische Unabhängigkeit und Fähigkeit Polyrhythmisch zu spielen ist weltweit selten und nahezu einzigartig. Seine kraftvolle Virtuosität am Drumset steht aber nicht der Musikalität im Wege, so hat er eine besondere Stärke melancholische Melodien zu komponieren und seine Musik strahlt Karft und Ruhe zugleich aus. Als Sideman spielte er u.a. mit Nils Wogram, Hans Glawischnig, Pernell Saturnino, Miguel Zenon uvm. zusammen. Erst kürzlich war er mit der Sebastian Schunke Group auf einer ausgedehnten Südamerika-Tour unterwegs. Er spielt als Bandleader in Trio und Quartett-Formation. www.diegopinera.com Beginn 21:15 Uhr (Einlass 20:00 Uhr)

Mike Russell - g.(USA) Lionel Haas - p.-key. (FRA) Sir Charles Willamson -b. (USA) Felix Lerhman - dr. (D) Mike Russell was born in 1952 in Washington D.C. and began studying classical and Flamenco guitar at an early age. His professional career started in the 60s with soul and blues bands. Song writing and composing was an early interest and this creative side resulted in some studio work with Columbia Records as guitarist and composer. The year 1970 was his first record release as composer and the title "Black Woman" was recorded by Grammy nominated Gloria Taylor and culminated in a US tour. The year 1972 saw his own Jazz-Rock group "Water Forest" perform Andy Warhol at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. Since moving to Berlin in 1989 he has performed with Eddy Harris, Billy Bang and many others. He formed the Black Heritage Orchestra with singer MFA KERA and released the CD in 1995 which reached the Top 10 European world music charts. He also has created his own Jazz-Soul-Funk sound. Mike Russell brings the most interesting musicians of the town together – and you can be sure it will be great, if you know that these musicians been on stage together with The Michael Jackson Band, The Weather Girls, Donna Summer, Donald Byrd & The Blackbirds, Patti Labelle, Eddie Harris, Rick Derringer and many more! Mike Russell was born in 1952 in Washington D.C. and began studying classical and Flamenco guitar at an early age. His professional career started in the 60s with soul and blues bands. Song writing and composing was an early interest and this creative side resulted in some studio work with Columbia Records as guitarist and composer. The year 1970 was his first record release as composer and the title "Black Woman" was recorded by Grammy nominated Gloria Taylor and culminated in a US tour. The year 1972 saw his own Jazz-Rock group "Water Forest" perform Andy Warhol at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. Since moving to Berlin in 1989 he has performed with Eddy Harris, Billy Bang and many others. He formed the Black Heritage Orchestra with singer MFA KERA and released the CD in 1995 which reached the Top 10 European world music charts. He also has created his own Jazz-Soul-Funk sound. He performed on German TV, Guinness Festival South Africa, Greece, Poland and America and returned to Washington D.C. to perform with Mfa Kera & Black Heritage at the world famous Blues Alley Jazz Club and Smithsonian Center. He was also invited to host special workshops at the George Washington University Jazz Department. He recently toured in Poland and Ukraine where he counts thousands of fans. mikerussell.de Beginn 21:15 Uhr( Einlass 20:00 Uhr)

Reeds: Malte Schiller - t.sax. Kati Brien - sax. Ben Kraef - t.sax Uli Kempendorff - t.sax. Florian Menzel - trp. Jan Kaiser - trp. Johannes Böhmer - trp. Andrej Ugoljew - trb. Alistair Duncan - trb. Jan Schreiner -trb. Andreas Waelti - b.. Reinhold Schmölzer - dr. Bigbands sind in der Jazzmusik immer ein besonderes Ereignis – und „Malte Schillers Red Balloon“ kommt ins ZigZag, um dieses Ereignis zu feiern! Die Band, die nach dem Vorbild der legendären „Gerry Mulligan Concert Band“ zusammen gestellt worden ist, besteht aus einer 10-köpfigen Bläser-Section, Bass und Schlagzeug. Sie ist tief in der tradition der Bigband-Musik verwurzelt und zelebriert mit ihrem Programm die Intimität, Swing und die energiegeladene Club-Atmosphäre, die nur bei einem Bigband-Konzert entstehen kann. Der in Berlin lebende Saxophonist, Komponist und Arrangeur Malte Schiller arbeitete unter anderem mit Vince Mendoza, John Clayton, Kurt Elling, der HR-Bigband und dem niederländischen Metropol Orkest zusammen. Das Ensemble „Malte Schillers Red Balloon“ gewann den Nachwuchspreis der Jazzwoche Burghausen und gilt als eine der spannendsten großen Formationen Deutschlands! Bigbands, in Jazz, are always an exceptional event – and „Malte Schillers Red Balloon“ is coming to the ZigZag to celebrate that! The band, whose line-up reminds of the legendary „Gerry Mulligan Concert Band“, consists of a 10-piece wind-section, doublebass and drums. Rooted deeply within the bigband tradition, the band creates with its programm an intimite but hard swinging and energetic club atmosphere that only exists at bigband concerts. Berlin based saxophonist, composer and arranger Malte Schiller worked with Vince Mendoza, John Clayton, Kurt Elling (among others) and was comissioned to write music for the HR-Bigband and the Metropole Orchestra (NL). The Band „Malte Schillers Red Balloon“ won the Jazz-Award at the „Jazzwoche Burghausen“ and is one of Germanys most exciting large ensembles! http://www.malteschiller.com Beginn 21:15 Uhr( Einlass 20:00 Uhr)

Dorrey L. Lyles - voc. (USA) Niklas Lukassen- b. (USA) Helmut Bruger - p (D) Kai Schoenburg - dr. (D) Loomis Green - g (USA) The Zig Zag Jazz Club and Brooklyn Bridge is proud to present the funkiest Wednesdays event in all of Berlin. Come by and experience the perfect tailored mix of Jazz, Soul, Motown and R & B, the best grooves from the 1950's through the millennium. THIS WEEK´S SPECIAL GUEST VOCALIST: Dorrey L. Lyles In earlier years, Dorrey had formed a musical group, The Chosen Ones. The Chosen Ones consisted of eager, talented and God-hungry young people. As the years passed, the group disbanded to only be transformed into a greater expression of God, The Tribe Of Judah (East). She lends her talent to the music ministry of John Howard's Gospel Caravan and Tyscot Recording Artist Franklin “Bubby” Fann, Jr. & Unlimited Praise.

Miriam Netti - voc. (IT) Johan Leijonhufvud - g. (SE) Declan Forde - p. (UK) James Banner - b. (UK) Eric Vaughn - dr. (USA) "Die Flexibilität ihrer Stimme erlaubt ihr, jedes Genre zu meistern, während ihre stimmliche Qualität als feiner Jazz Singer beibehalten wird. Zwischen Jazz Standards und Original-Songs, Miriam verzaubert und zähmt die Worte und Noten und macht sie hypnotisch: am Ende" ... "werden Sie Miriam’s Stimme weiter hören wollen , so einzigartig und besonders, um Teil des Soundtracks unserer Gegenwart zu werden, und ich bin sicher, der Zukunft auch." Antonio Gaudino (Beat Magazine Italien) The flexibility of her voice allows her to master any genre while maintaining her vocal quality as a fine Jazz Singer. Between covers and original songs Miriam enchants and tames the words and notes making them hypnotic: at the end "... "you will want to continue listening to her voice, so unique and special, to become part of the soundtrack of our present, and I am sure, the future. www.miriamnetti.com Beginn 21:00 Uhr( Einlass 20:00 Uhr)

Ben Kraef (MNE/DE) - sax Florian Menzel (DE) - tr. Uri Gincel (IL) - p./keys Oliver Lutz (DE) - b./e-b. Tobias Backhaus (DE) - dr. special guests: Igor Osypov (UA) - g. Malte Schiller (DE) - sax/fl./b. cl. Mia Knop Jacobsen (DK) - vo. Before taking its yearly summer break the Zig Zag has decided to take its break with a Bang! Tonight´s group of musicians have helped elevate the Zig Zag Jazz club to one of the most respected Jazz Clubs in the world. Through a successful and sold out series of concerts this incredible group, featuring some of the most established musicians in the German Jazz Scene, have interpreted the works of Herbie Hancock, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and Cannonball Aderely. Their incredible performances has created a following amongst young, old, jazz and non jazz enthusiasts. As a season closer we have to decided to celebrate some of the greatest musical moments they have presented over the past year. Be prepared for an evening of energy, virtuosity, and musical mastery that will make you understand why jazz was once upon a time the most popular style of music in the world!

Donnerstag, 22.06.17 Geschlossen/closed