Contemporary Jazz Concerts & Live Shows in Berlin
Contemporary jazz is a sophisticated genre that emerged in the late 1960s and 1970s as an evolution of post-bop and jazz fusion, later incorporating elements of pop, funk, and R&B. Find upcoming Contemporary Jazz events in Berlin below.
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Upcoming Contemporary Jazz Events
Irma Neumüller sings Carmen McRae
Fri, 29 May @ 9:00 PM
Myrsini Bekakou Quartett
Thu, 4 Jun @ 9:00 PM
Joshua Milo: Album Release Concert
Fri, 12 Jun @ 8:00 PM
VANDOJAM MEETS ROBINS NEST
Wed, 17 Jun @ 9:00 PM
Finn Seemann Quintett
Thu, 18 Jun @ 9:00 PM
Amadeo Bonaiuto Quartet presents Dirk Strakhof
Sun, 21 Jun @ 9:00 PM
RIDDLE
Thu, 25 Jun @ 9:00 PMAbout Contemporary Jazz
Contemporary jazz is a sophisticated genre that emerged in the late 1960s and 1970s as an evolution of post-bop and jazz fusion, later incorporating elements of pop, funk, and R&B. Its instrumentation typically blends traditional acoustic elements like saxophone and upright bass with polished electronic keyboards, electric guitars, and synthesizers. The rhythm and tempo are characterized by smooth syncopation and a steady groove, prioritizing melodic accessibility and harmonic clarity over the aggressive experimentation seen in avant-garde jazz. Often associated with a relaxed and professional mood, it maintains a strong semantic relationship with smooth jazz while preserving the technical proficiency and improvisational roots of its parent jazz lineage.
Also known as: Modern jazz
Contemporary Jazz events in Berlin - FAQ
- What is Contemporary Jazz music?
- Contemporary jazz is a sophisticated genre that emerged in the late 1960s and 1970s as an evolution of post-bop and jazz fusion, later incorporating elements of pop, funk, and R&B. Its instrumentation typically blends traditional acoustic elements like saxophone and upright bass with polished electronic keyboards, electric guitars, and synthesizers. The rhythm and tempo are characterized by smooth syncopation and a steady groove, prioritizing melodic accessibility and harmonic clarity over the a…
- What Contemporary Jazz events are in Berlin?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Contemporary Jazz events in Berlin - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues in Berlin. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Contemporary Jazz events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Contemporary Jazz music?
- Contemporary Jazz music scores high on commerciality (70%), organicness (65%), valence (60%), and lower on vocality (30%), grit (20%). These qualities shape the typical Contemporary Jazz sound at live events and club nights.
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