Groovy rhythms, beat changes and energetic improvisations – that’s Horst Hansen Trio. This five-man trio regularly sets off storms of enthusiasm when entering the stage with their colorful footwear. Originally, Horst Hansen Trio was founded in the 1960ies by Horst Hansen, one of Germany’s most influential trumpeters at the time. Since 2010, five young musicians continue this unique project and win the audience over with their passion for – and joy of – playing. The self-proclaimed überjazz players do not shy away from using various genres and thus develop their very own characteristic sound. Traditional ideas of jazz are broken up and make room for groovy sounds andenergetic improvisations. The trio unfolds an enthralling evening which fascinates incurable pros and beginners likewise. Forget Jazz, this is the next level: heavy overjazz!"What the Horst Hansen Trio is doing is a good gateway drug, especially for young people."
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