Fun without compromise is the motto of JO, the band formed in 2015 by Cologne-based drummer-composer Jo Beyer. A winner of both the Getxo International Jazz Competition Award and the European Burghausen Jazz Award, Beyer brought together three of his favourite musicians, Felix Elsner (piano), Sven Decker (tenor saxophone) and Andreas Wahl (guitars and e-bow) with the intention of playing his snappy compositions with great improvisational flair. JAZZTHETIK’s reviewer is one of many observers who approve, commenting: “JO has humour but is serious, has chutzpah but also fierce dedication when it comes to teasing out the vitality and abysses inherent in Beyer’s compositions.”Jo Beyer (dr), Andreas Wahl (elec & acoustic g), Felix Elsner (p), Sven Decker (tenor sax)
Events on the trade fair programme can only be attended with prior registration for the trade fair.
Tickets can be purchased for the events and concerts of the festival – including the showcases.
There are no individual tickets for the opening ceremony on Thursday, 27 April at 1 p.m. The event is open to registered trade visitors and holders of a regular festival ticket.