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 concerts in Berlin below.
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Upcoming Contemporary Jazz Events · Berlin
SUN 12 JUL
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THU 16 JUL
Jazz in der Alten Feuerwache I Konstantin Lemke P.R.O.J.E.C.T.S.
Leander Neidig, P.R.O.J.E.C.T.S., Donat Kubrinski, Per Buschmann, Konstantin Lemke
Jamsession - Was mit Jazz
Was mit Jazz
Schwarz | Viner | Rößler
Isabel Rößler, Ulrike Schwarz, Jeremy Viner
Kelvin Sholar Trio
Kelvin Sholar Trio
FRI 17 JUL
WED 22 JUL
THU 23 JUL
FRI 24 JUL
SAT 25 JUL
SUN 26 JUL
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TUE 4 AUG
FRI 7 AUG
THU 13 AUG
FRI 14 AUG
FRI 11 SEP
WED 16 SEP
MON 21 SEP
THU 1 OCT
THU 15 OCT
FRI 16 OCT
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About 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. 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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