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Jazz is our Democracy

'Jazz is our Democracy' investigates the connections between the tradition of Jazz and the developments and struggles of democratic societies.

Latest videos

  • Interview
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    Butcher Brown

    We continue our series ‘Jazz is our Democracy’ with Jazz-Funk genre bending Band Butcher Brown from Richmond, Virginia. Their music style is influenced by former fusion Bands and Musicians like The Weather Report, Herbie Hancok’s Band The Headhunters, Return to Forever and many more. Butcher Brown blessed the city of Frankfurt, Germany on the 9th of November 2024 with an eclectic and powerful concert, which made our crowd move their hips and feet. Check out this interview in which we dive into the story how Butcher Brown has been founded, the music inspiration and democratic topics. It’s funky, and it’s tasty …

    https://youtu.be/XiPuvD5mDCc?si=ZVyXiq4Uz2MDrFVJ
  • Interview
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    Delvon Lamarr

    A few months ago, organist and bandleader Delvon Lamarr brought his signature sound to Frankfurt, Germany, for an unforgettable performance with Jazz Montez. Before he took the stage, Delvon sat down with John Steinmark for an interview in our series "Jazz is our democracy.“ In the conversation, we delved into Delvon’s unique musical journey, from teaching himself to play the organ by ear to leading one of the most celebrated organ trios in contemporary jazz. We explored the influence of soul, funk, and blues on his sound, and how his creative process thrives on spontaneity and groove. Delvon also shared his thoughts on the communal spirit of jazz and why his music is designed to get people moving. Find out more about how Delvon Lamarr views the legacy of organ music, his approach to collaboration within the trio, and the role of joy in his performances.

    https://youtu.be/SELR0U1iekU?si=fZWm4Bf8-3ROBzkB
  • Interview
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    Samora Pinderhughes

    A few months ago, pianist, singer-songwriter and multimedia artist Samora Pinderhughes came to Frankfurt, Germany to play a show with Jazz Montez. Before he took the stage together with his sister Elena Pinderhughes, Dani Murcia, Elliott Skinner and special guest Jebreal Jackson, Samora sat down with John Steinmark for an interview in our series "Jazz is our Democracy". In it, we speak about his creative approach and its relation to various social and political issues we face today. We talk about his musical and artistic development, which lead to such ambitious endeavours as the Healing Project, which deals with the prison-industrial complex in the US. Find out how Samora reflects on the role of artists in our society today and why he doesn't like the term "jazz".

    https://youtu.be/k7sViGoO58U?si=BEN5K3MxK599AhTe
  • Interview
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    Shabazz Palace

    On May 15, 2024, Seattle's finest Shabazz Palaces traveled to Frankfurt, Germany to play a concert at Jazz Montez. After the show, Ishmael Butler aka Palaceer Lazaro aka Butterfly from Digable Planets took the time to speak to John Steinmark. The conversation covered Ishmael's musical upbringing, his "jazzy approach" to life and the role of the arts in our collective struggle for the good.
     

    https://youtu.be/vDp2mfoNzbY?si=CZEqMsKYxY-Jl9Yu
  • Interview
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    Joel Ross

    In this episode, we sit down with Joel Ross. Born in 1995, Joel is a vibraphonist, composer and band leader who recently released nublues, his fourth album on Blue Note Records. Joel takes us along on his musical journey, from sharing drum duties with his twin brother in church in Chicago, to moving to New York and becoming one of the most sought-after and celebrated “cats” of his generation. He describes his “self-less” approach to playing music and contemplates what society at large might take away from that.

    https://youtu.be/fhsYLsirXpU?si=bBRoNcSgO0KvBfgg

Konzerte

  • Konzert
    Triorität
    Triorität

    For the first level of our music video series JAZZ MONTEZ VIDEO GAMES we invited the band Triorität and their friend and collaborator Lukas Lehmann to the spectacular outdoor area of the Städel Museum in Frankfurt, Germany. Watch them perform their track "Georgio", straight from their debut album ALGO.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDAHAYzuyHA
  • Konzert
    Jazz im AF - A DAY IN A LIFESTREAM
    Wanubalé

    Am Sonntag, den 5. Juli, kommen zwei Bands, Wanubalé und MOSES YOOFEE, aus Berlin nach Frankfurt am Main, um im Studio Lotte Lindenberg jeweils einen Track für die Compilation zur Konzertreihe JAZZ im AF aufzunehmen. Unter dem Titel „a day in the lifestream“ werden die Aufnahmesessions ab 10.00 Uhr einen Tag lang aus dem Studio per Livestream auf YouTube und Facebook im Internet übertragen. Das bietet den Zuschauern einen einmaligen Blick hinter die Kulissen eines Tonstudios, indem man den Bands und Tonmeistern beim Aufbau, Soundcheck und den Studiotakes zuschauen kann. Über den ganzen Tag verteilt finden Interviews mit am Projekt beteiligten Musikern, Toningenieuren, Produzenten und den Veranstaltern ATELIERFRANKFURT (AF) und Jazz Montez statt. Außerdem werden verschiedene Videos von vergangenen Konzerten und Aufnahmesessions von JAZZ im AF erstmalig ausgestrahlt. Die Zuschauer haben ganztäglich die Möglichkeit, Fragen zu den Aufnahmen zu stellen und das Projekt durch Spenden zu unterstützen, damit Schallplatten der Aufnahmen gepresst werden können. Für den Livestream verantwortlich ist der Frankfurter Videograph Sabri Noor.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=031c75MhBEg
  • Konzert
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    Shaikh Quartett - Wald

    Das SHAIKH QUARTETT spielt 'Wald' bei JAZZ IM AF, eine Konzertreihe in Kooperation zwischen ATELIERFRANKFURT e.V. und Jazz Montez e.V.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykMscxJMwic
  • Konzert
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    LINNTETT - Hiding From Snow

    In das Jahr 2019 startete "Jazz im AF" mit dem Konzert von Linntett. Das Sextett der Baritonsaxophonistin Kira Linn stellte ein neues Programm, sowie Stücke ihrer Debut-CD „Nature“ vor.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwKB3jlLsc4
  • Konzert
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    Caro Trischler Band - Flor de Lis

    Nach dem Auftakt von Franzi Aller's Experiment Blue laden wir als nächsten musikalischen Gast die in Mainz lebende Sängerin Caro Trischler und ihre Band in den Dschungelraum des ATELIERFRANKFURT e.V. ein.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_q2w8mqlHI

Interviews

  • Interview
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    Butcher Brown

    We continue our series ‘Jazz is our Democracy’ with Jazz-Funk genre bending Band Butcher Brown from Richmond, Virginia. Their music style is influenced by former fusion Bands and Musicians like The Weather Report, Herbie Hancok’s Band The Headhunters, Return to Forever and many more. Butcher Brown blessed the city of Frankfurt, Germany on the 9th of November 2024 with an eclectic and powerful concert, which made our crowd move their hips and feet. Check out this interview in which we dive into the story how Butcher Brown has been founded, the music inspiration and democratic topics. It’s funky, and it’s tasty …

    https://youtu.be/XiPuvD5mDCc?si=ZVyXiq4Uz2MDrFVJ
  • Interview
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    Delvon Lamarr

    A few months ago, organist and bandleader Delvon Lamarr brought his signature sound to Frankfurt, Germany, for an unforgettable performance with Jazz Montez. Before he took the stage, Delvon sat down with John Steinmark for an interview in our series "Jazz is our democracy.“ In the conversation, we delved into Delvon’s unique musical journey, from teaching himself to play the organ by ear to leading one of the most celebrated organ trios in contemporary jazz. We explored the influence of soul, funk, and blues on his sound, and how his creative process thrives on spontaneity and groove. Delvon also shared his thoughts on the communal spirit of jazz and why his music is designed to get people moving. Find out more about how Delvon Lamarr views the legacy of organ music, his approach to collaboration within the trio, and the role of joy in his performances.

    https://youtu.be/SELR0U1iekU?si=fZWm4Bf8-3ROBzkB
  • Interview
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    Samora Pinderhughes

    A few months ago, pianist, singer-songwriter and multimedia artist Samora Pinderhughes came to Frankfurt, Germany to play a show with Jazz Montez. Before he took the stage together with his sister Elena Pinderhughes, Dani Murcia, Elliott Skinner and special guest Jebreal Jackson, Samora sat down with John Steinmark for an interview in our series "Jazz is our Democracy". In it, we speak about his creative approach and its relation to various social and political issues we face today. We talk about his musical and artistic development, which lead to such ambitious endeavours as the Healing Project, which deals with the prison-industrial complex in the US. Find out how Samora reflects on the role of artists in our society today and why he doesn't like the term "jazz".

    https://youtu.be/k7sViGoO58U?si=BEN5K3MxK599AhTe
  • Interview
    Embedded thumbnail for Shabazz Palaces Interview
    Shabazz Palace

    On May 15, 2024, Seattle's finest Shabazz Palaces traveled to Frankfurt, Germany to play a concert at Jazz Montez. After the show, Ishmael Butler aka Palaceer Lazaro aka Butterfly from Digable Planets took the time to speak to John Steinmark. The conversation covered Ishmael's musical upbringing, his "jazzy approach" to life and the role of the arts in our collective struggle for the good.
     

    https://youtu.be/vDp2mfoNzbY?si=CZEqMsKYxY-Jl9Yu
  • Interview
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    Joel Ross

    In this episode, we sit down with Joel Ross. Born in 1995, Joel is a vibraphonist, composer and band leader who recently released nublues, his fourth album on Blue Note Records. Joel takes us along on his musical journey, from sharing drum duties with his twin brother in church in Chicago, to moving to New York and becoming one of the most sought-after and celebrated “cats” of his generation. He describes his “self-less” approach to playing music and contemplates what society at large might take away from that.

    https://youtu.be/fhsYLsirXpU?si=bBRoNcSgO0KvBfgg

El Barrio

  • El Barrio
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    Z.Z. x Olive Tree - Out Of My Mind @ EL BARRIO 2018

    Vibe with this sunshine track about forgetting to do the dishes by the wonderful Aussie-German duo Z.Z. x Olive Tree. Snooze for love

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5w4z0NSeOI
  • El Barrio
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    Toby John & The Cellfish Six - Mother @ EL BARRIO 2018

    Toby John & The Cellfish Six get steamy on this high energy funk performance. Yeah

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLcKvmQRitc
  • El Barrio
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    Sun Dew - Le Mexicain @ EL BARRIO 2018

    Sun Dew, led by violinist Heloise Lefebvre and Paul Audoynaud on guitar, take you on a trip through a beautiful imagined landscape. Fly away

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGF_wwkVDgs
  • El Barrio
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    Der Temporäre Elektronische Salon - Bebop @ EL BARRIO 2018

    This electro jazz trio knows how to use elements of dub to create a sound that takes you to another sphere. For this concert, Oli Leicht (sax) and Oli Rubow (drums) were joined by hr Bigband's new bass hero Hans Glawischnig.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbXDYTWQG0g
  • El Barrio
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    Nachttierhaus - Stanniol @ EL BARRIO 2018

    Frankfurt quartet Nachttierhaus knows how to get funky. Watch Sebastian Sierra Barra (keys), Florian Dreßler (percussion), Christoph Rücker (bass) and Bertram Ritter (drums) groove it out.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfmWI3Himeg