A Wonderful Evening with the Munich University Jazz Orchestra
Experience the magic of jazz as the Munich University Jazz Orchestra presents its annual concert, featuring a spectacular **Tribute to Quincy Jones. ** Under the masterful direction of Professor Claus Reichstaller, this evening is a celebration of musical excellence, showcasing both teachers and student musicians.
Language barriers fade away in the presence of great music, and this concert proves that rhythm, melody, and passion speak a universal language.
Munich University Jazz Orchestra
Tribute to Quincy Jones
- Moanin’ (Quincy Jones)
- Quintessence (Quincy Jones)
- Soul Bossa Nova (Quincy Jones) (Trumpeter Abenezer Ackermann — No doubt a future star musician)
Berklee Ensemble – Henning Sievert’s “Original Music”
(The Berklee Ensemble will soon head to Berklee College, while another ensemble will continue with the Munich University Jazz Orchestra.)
- August (Susi Lotter)
- Evening in Transylvania (Béla Bartók, arr. Adel Kövecs)
- Top of My Head (Roy Hargrove)
- Bounce Pts I + II (Nate Smith)
After the Intermission
Teachers Ensemble – Afro-Cuban / Latin Jazz
Featuring Cesar Granados (Percussion)
- Nica’s Dream (Horace Silver)
- Speak Low (Kurt Weill)
- Caravan (Duke Ellington)
(Arranged by Mattias Preißinger)
Finale: Munich University Jazz Orchestra HMTM (Students)
- Grace (Quincy Jones/Sammy Nestico)
- Belly Roll (Quincy Jones)
Hosted by the University of Music and Theatre Munich (HMTM), this concert is a testament to the boundless energy and creativity of jazz musicians spanning generations. Join us in celebrating the music, the talent, and the inspiration that make jazz an everlasting art form.
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