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January 2025
Sian O´Connor2025-01-28 - 20:00KessoncodaAcoustic tradition and electronica, based on a unique blend of melodic, ostinato-infused piano and unwavering drums.
NULL2025-01-29 - 20:00RSxT"Groove-driven music between jazz and pop, RSxT uses the possibilities offered by synthesizers and electronic effects in an extremely clever way." (Jazzthing)
NULL2025-01-30 - 20:00Jin JimJin Jim are one of the "absolute high-flyer bands in the German jazz scene" (NDR).
NULL2025-01-31 - 20:30Francesca TandoiHer concerts are described as "an explosion of swing", her piano playing as masterful and elegant.
February 2025
NULL2025-02-01 - 20:00Axel ZwingenbergerThe uncrowned king of boogie-woogie.
Bonze2025-02-04 - 20:00Hugh ColtmanOne of the most distinctive voices of jazz and rock is back with a new album.
reithofer media2025-02-06 - 20:00Manu Delago & Mad About Lemon"A masterful and sensitive musician” (The Telegraph)
NULL2025-02-07 - 20:00The Great Guitars - Bireli Lagrène, Ulf Wakenius, Martin TaylorFingerstyle, jazz and gypsy guitar - three guitar legends ignite a musical firework.
Diego Garcia2025-02-08 - 20:30Adam Ben Ezra feat. Michael OliveraMelodies, rhythm and improvisation with a truly mesmerizing, rousing groove.
Micael Hochermann2025-02-11 - 20:00Amaro Freitas"To call it a mixture of Abdullah Ibrahim, Thelonius Monk and Chick Corea doesn't quite hit the mark, but it comes close." Downbeat Magazine
Carolin Cohrs2025-02-12 - 20:00TakadoonThe Hamburg-based band convinces with musical and lyrical class and shows how good contemporary jazz can sound.
Dovile Sermokas2025-02-13 - 20:00Ron Spielman Trio"Music for adult rock gourmets" (Focus)
NULLSold Out2025-02-14 - 20:30Fola DadaFola Dada, one of the most beautiful voices in German jazz, soul and pop.
Steven Haberland2025-02-15 - 20:00Jens Thomas & Jürgen SpiegelA Neil Young Collage
Luke Marantz2025-02-18 - 20:30Mareike Wiening NYC Quintett"Future-oriented, fresh and presented with pure honesty." (NYC Jazzrecord)
Alex Bach2025-02-19 - 20:00Cosmic LatteThey conquer the hearts of music lovers of all stripes with their infectious joy of playing and stylistic non-conformism.
NULL2025-02-20 - 20:00Schnaff Night mit Julian & Roman WasserfuhrOutstanding musicians and a very special beer.
NULL2025-02-21 - 20:00Volkan & AristoA very special Turkish-Greek duo - music that brings people together.
NULL2025-02-22 - 20:00Kussi Weiss TrioBetween stylistic fidelity and modernity in the footsteps of Django Rheinhardt
NULL2025-02-25 - 20:30Tim Garland & Jason RebelloA world-class musical experience.
Nick Suttle2025-02-26 - 20:00Lucy Woodward & The Rocketeers"She combines beauty and complexity without any need for compromise between these two traits...the combination of grit and finesse one finds in Woodward’s music is quite rare.” All about Jazz
Daniel M. Grafberger2025-02-27 - 20:00Danny Bryant BigbandUnmistakable guitar playing, brilliant, expressive voice and a lesson in spontaneity, tone and technique.
NULL2025-02-28 - 20:00Martin Ehlers TrioMartin Ehler's sound continuum grows out of transparency and sensuality in equal measure through the conciseness of form.
March 2025
NULL2025-03-01 - 20:00Jane MonheitShe enchants with refreshing naturalness, warmth and swinging phrasing.
Richard Stöhr2025-03-06 - 20:00Hamburger Landesjugendjazzorchester und Berliner Jugend JazzorchesterHamburg meets Berlin: Two Cities - One Groove!
Valeria PanarinaSold Out2025-03-07 - 20:30Myles SankoADDITIONAL CONCERT The gentlemen of soul honours the Nica Jazz Club.
Valeria PanarinaSold Out2025-03-08 - 20:30Myles SankoThe gentlemen of soul honours the Nica Jazz Club.
Jeff Ludovicus2025-03-11 - 20:00Grégory PrivatThe perfect combination of jazz, Creole-urban song structures and electronic music.
Laura Thom2025-03-12 - 20:00Horst Hansen Trio"What the Horst Hansen Trio is doing is a good gateway drug, especially for young people." Westdeutsche Zeitung
Dave Stapleton2025-03-13 - 20:00Dave Holland & Lionel LouekeTwo jazz giants combine their outstanding, individual talents and are "United"
Leo Bruges2025-03-14 - 20:00Bobby RauschUniquely powerful, deep sound, between jazz and hip-hop, digital and analogue - in the field of tension between control and improvisation.
Jan Malmstrom2025-03-15 - 20:00Eric BibbThe masters of the Folk-Blues.
Spessi2025-03-18 - 20:00ADHD"A world-class jazz quartet" (InReykjavik)
Eva Kapanadze2025-03-19 - 20:00Jeremy Pelt Quintet„Pelt definitely has a band whose future is limitless.“ (Audiophile Audition)
Zachow2025-03-20 - 20:00Teresa Bergman"Fantastic voice, fantastic songs. Just like that. It blows you over." Klaus Ungerer, FAZ
NULL2025-03-21 - 20:00Arne Jansen & Stephan BraunGoing Home - A Tribute to Mark Knopfler & Dire Straits
Boris Breuer2025-03-22 - 20:00Alma Naidu"One of the greatest singing talents in the republic" (Süddeutsche Zeitung)
Dave Stapleton2025-03-25 - 20:00Joe Webb Trio“There are few people more joyous to listen to at the piano than Joe Webb.” Jamie Cullum
NULL2025-03-26 - 20:30Lisa Wulff QuartettThe versatile woofer is back in Hamburg with her quartet.
Lena Semmelroggen2025-03-27 - 20:00Jakob Bänsch Quintett"Mesmerizing, Bach-like intensity." London Jazz News
NULL2025-03-28 - 20:30Joey Calderazzo TrioHis name alone makes the hearts of all jazz fans beat faster: Joey Calderazzo, one of the most important contemporary jazz musicians, plays with his trio.
NULL2025-03-29 - 20:00Fred Wesley GenerationsThe funkiest trombonist on earth - 67 years on the road!
April 2025
Frank Schemmann2025-04-01 - 20:00Kenny Garrett & Sounds From The AncestorsThe great alto saxophonist looks back - on the music of his childhood of jazz, soul, funk and Afro-Cuban music.
Tibor Bozi2025-04-02 - 20:00Jakob Manz & Johanna SummerTwo of the great discoveries in young German jazz.
Cherith Loper2025-04-03 - 20:30Dana MastersA stunning jazz singer with influences from soul, funk, R&B and gospel.
NULL2025-04-04 - 20:00Philip LassiterThe multi-faceted multi-instrumentalist has been knee-deep in funk since his time as a trumpeter and arranger with Prince's New Power Generation.
Benoit PeverelliSold Out2025-04-05 - 20:00Stacey KentA unique, intimate concert with a real world star of jazz.
NULL2025-04-08 - 20:00Christie Dashiell“Journey in Black should solidify Dashiell’s position as one of today’s most innovative vocalists and composers.” Downbeat
Nicole Pfister2025-04-09 - 20:00Nicole Johänntgen“Nicole has something very special in her playing – a big and generous heart. An exceptional energy!” David Liebman
NULL2025-04-10 - 20:00McCoy Tyner LegendsThis international and intergenerational all-star band draws on the extensive repertoire of the legendary pianist.
Peter Hönnemann2025-04-11 - 20:30Kinga GlykImmaculate technique, instrumental songs inspired by jazz and funk with a springy groove.
Simon Heydorn2025-04-12 - 20:00Stephanie Lottermoser"When Stephanie Lottermoser and her band flood the hall with a fine melange of soul, pop and jazz, it makes time and space a secondary matter." SZ
NULL2025-04-16 - 20:00Karlzon & Krija - MandalaSwedish finesse meets Moroccan virtuosity - a musical delight!
Anton Antonov2025-04-17 - 20:00Billy Cobham QuintetAn absolute highlight: The legend of jazz rock drumming is a guest at the Nica Jazz Club.
Emra Islek2025-04-21 - 20:00Joe Sanders Parallels ft. Logan Richardson, Seamus Blake & Gregory HutchinsonThe exceptional bassist comes with a dream line-up and presents his new album.
Roberto Cifarelli2025-04-22 - 20:00Nils Petter Molvaer GroupThe pioneer of electronic jazz - ambient, house, break beats and jazz merge together.
Cuervo Studio2025-04-23 - 20:00LucíaThis young Mexican singer bridges the gaps between jazz, Latin and pop with a unique artistic vision.
Matt Baker2025-04-24 - 20:00Nicole Zuraitis Quartet“Supreme talent... a first-rate songwriter, powerhouse vocalist, and grade A pianist!” All About Jazz
Dani Barbieri2025-04-25 - 20:00Rotem Sivan Trio“The gifted guitarist combines energy, ideas and undeniable chops. A remarkable talent and a welcome new voice on the scene.” DownBeat
NPGrecords2025-04-29 - 20:00Ida Nielsen & The FunkbotsA goddess on the bass and a lyrical miracle.
NULL2025-04-30 - 20:00Raul Midón„A one-man band who turns a guitar into an orchestra and his voice into a chorus.“ The New York Times
May 2025
Vincent Soyez2025-05-01 - 20:00James Carter Organ Trio"To hear saxophonist James Carter is to be blown away." Washington Post
Ross Jarman2025-05-02 - 20:00Kat EatonThe perfect mix of blues, soul, jazz, pop, rhythm and blues and gospel.
Sandrine Lee2025-05-03 - 20:00Morley & Chris BruceThe American weaves jazz, soul and global folk traditions into a unique tapestry of vocal and acoustic diversity.
Richard Ecclestone2025-05-08 - 20:00Krissy Matthew´s Guitargasm"He writes, sings and plays like a man possessed." Classic Rock
Kwafu Alston2025-05-14 - 20:00Keyon Harrold"The future of the trumpet." Wynton Marsalis
Roberto Cifarelli2025-05-16 - 20:00John Patitucci - Antonio Faraò - Gene JacksonThree true greats of contemporary jazz meet on stage.
Ginger Sole2025-05-18 - 19:00Judith HillDizzying psychedelic funk, casual retro soul, smoky blues numbers, seething R'n'B, rousing gospels and crisp guitar grooves.
NULL2025-05-20 - 20:00Delvon Lamarr Organ TrioA stunning, unique blend of soul, jazz, rhythm & blues and rock & roll.
NULL2025-05-22 - 20:00Hammond Eggs ft. Randy BreckerVirtuoso grooves, powerful funkyness, jazz improvisation, rock intensity - and with Randy Brecker a legend on trumpet and flugelhorn.
Michael Hemy2025-05-23 - 20:00Gabi Hartmann"Hartmann turns into the segment that is otherwise played by colleagues like Melody Gardot or Stacey Kent, with simply strong songs and artistic aura." JazzThing
NULL2025-05-29 - 20:00Josh SmithWith his breathtaking finger technique and technical brilliance, he is one of the most sought-after musicians on the Los Angeles studio scene.
Roberto Cifarelli2025-05-31 - 20:00YellowjacketsThe legends as guests at Nica: "A perfectly burning electro-acoustic band, whose intelligent, often challenging and unpredictable compositions draw from fusion, post-bop and contemporary jazz." Jazz Times
June 2025
Evelyn Freja2025-06-02 - 20:00The Bad PlusWithout a doubt, one of the few jazz bands of the last 20 years that has achieved legendary status in a short time.
NULL2025-06-11 - 20:30Deadeye - Downes-Baas-BurgwinkelThis trio can stop you cold just playing the melody. (Stereophile Magazine)
Rob Stirner2025-06-14 - 20:30Joo Kraus"Jazz crossover by Joo Kraus – a good mood guarantee" (Hamburger Abendblatt)
Shervin Lainez2025-06-18 - 20:00Anat Cohen Quartetinho“Ms. Cohen on the clarinet was a revelation… She took my breath away.” New York Times
Steven Haberland2025-06-25 - 20:00Marriage MaterialGreat mix of jazz, progressive rock, neoclassical and funk - "Cinemetic Jazz" reminiscent of film music.
September 2025
NULL2025-09-24 - 20:00Girls in AirportsThey transcend musical boundaries with a mixture of lyrical sounds of the Jan Garbarek brand, indie and post-rock folk influences.
Thomas Kiehl2025-09-26 - 20:00The Jakob Manz ProjectHardly any other young band triggers such storms of enthusiasm among their audience.
NULL2025-09-27 - 20:00Quadro Nuevo - Birgit Minichmayr - Bernd Lhotzky„As An Unperfect Actor“
October 2025
NULL2025-10-29 - 20:00Torsten GoodsThe George Benson of Germany (SZ) presents his new album.
November 2025
NULL2025-11-13 - 20:00Bill Laurance Trio“A Jazz Maestro.” The Guardian
Rob Stirner2025-11-14 - 20:00Matti Klein Soul Trio"It grooves immensely (...) like once in the best days of soul under the Tamla/Motown sail." Deutschlandfunk Kultur
December 2025
Manfred Pollert2025-12-27 - 20:00Joscho Stephan TrioFurious Gypsy Swing full of sophistication.