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“The coolest rock star in the world right now,” declared UNCUT Magazine. Arooj Aftab has firmly positioned herself at the forefront of creative and boundary-pushing music. With her fourth solo album Night Reign (Verve, 2024), she has once again captivated critics and received a Grammy nomination for Best Alternative Jazz Album. The Wall Street Journal describes the album as: “Its beauty is self-evident, and it stands on its own.” And it truly does—this is a masterful continuation of Aftab’s unique musical universe, featuring star collaborators such as Cautious Clay, Vijay Iyer, Elvis Costello, James Francies, Moor Mother, and Joel Ross.

Award-winning artist Natalie Greffel has emerged as an unforgettable voice in the modern jazz scene. She weaves together African rhythms, Brazilian soul, and European experimentalism, all carried by a voice that both embraces and challenges. Her concerts are more than just music—they're immersive experiences. With roots in Mozambique, a childhood in Denmark, and a current home in Berlin, Greffel offers a sound as multifaceted as her own background: a harmonious collision of rhythmic depth, spiritual exploration, and urban edge.

Together with legendary bassist Arild Andersen and innovative drummer and vocalist Øyunn, Bugge Wesseltoft now presents The Bugge Wesseltoft Special Trio—a classic piano trio built around the repertoire from Bugge’s upcoming album AM ARE. Audiences can expect brand new material, compositions by all three members, and fresh reinterpretations of selected Bugge Wesseltoft classics—ranging from acoustic jazz to experimental rhythms and international influences.