At the Europa Open Air the Frankfurt Radio Big Band conquers the stage together with sought-after drummer Wolfgang Haffner. Albert Mangelsdorff, Gregory Porter, Pat Metheny, Klaus Doldinger or Die Fantastischen Vier: Wolfgang Haffner was the first choice for all of them when it came to the right groove. With Shantel we have a special guest who also knows a thing or two about grooves! Are you ready to dance?

Wolfgang Haffner | drums 
Special Guest: Shantel 
Jörg Achim Keller | conductor 

Thursday, August 21st 2025
Frankfurt
Weseler Werft
6 p.m.
free entry!

German version

Pianist and composer Sebastian Sternal is a fan of the Frankfurt Radio Big Band, and we are a fan of him! Last season we released an album together. “Turning Point” draws on all the compositional skills of three-time ECHO award-winner Sternal and the strengths of the band members. It goes without saying that these musically tailored compositions are an especially delicious live experience!

Sebastian Sternal | piano, conductor  

Thursday, August 28th 2025
Frankfurt
Jazz im Palmengarten
Musikpavillon
7:30 p.m.

Wednesday September 3rd 2025 
Köln 
Cologne Jazzweek 
HFMT Konzertsaal 
7:30 p.m.

German version and Tickets