SCULPTOR OF TONAL BEAUTY Garbarek played with the same group at Jazzkaar 1997. These musicians are his long-standing companions of many tours and years. The Danish percussionist Marilyn Mazur with her magical mix of innumerable drums, gongs, bells, cymbals and rattles spins a wonderful web of dancing and skipping rhythms. She stands for bubbling diversity and female laughter, and is the sheer proof of how much energy and sensitivity are the musical backgrounds of the group. An eye catcher on stage, Marilyn is an audience favourite and a wild pixie leprechaun in spirit. Eberhard Weber, bass player from Germany, is widely acknowledged for his wonderful intonation on a special instrument built to more...
noJazz France’s top CD selling French Jazz artist in 2002 aspires to bring «jazz» back to the syncopated danceable rhythms.
Mad Sheer Khan The charismatic Algerian multi-instrumentalist and composer Mad Sheer Khan offers his respectful homage to Jimi Hendrix as Eelectric Shaman.
Jan Garbarek Jan Garbarek is worldwide respected for his strong inner connection with Norwegian folklore, for his singing saxophone and for clarity of his tone. «In my best moments I hope to give meaning to every note,» he has declared more than once.
Der Rote Bereich Der Rote Bereich literally translates as «the red area», and is a referral to the red zone which indicates distortion on the recording level meter of most recording machines.
Jive Aces It’s the Jive Aces, UK’s top jump jive band, six British lads in neon yellow suits, playing music that produces an irresistible urge to dance.
Esta The world music group brings a thrilling musical experience that reflects the many ethnic flavors of Israel’s vibrant society. They mix Balkan, African, Asian & Celtic influences and blend Mediterranean folk with American style jazz & rock rhythm.