Simon Oslender is a German pianist, organist and keyboardist born in Aachen in 1998, working at the intersection of jazz, soul and funk. He turned professional at 12, studied under mentor Frank Chastenier, and built his reputation through collaborations with Steve Gadd, Will Lee, Wolfgang Haffner and Randy Brecker. His 2022 session with Steve Gadd and the WDR Big Band yielded a Grammy-nominated album, and his own releases on Leopard Records have charted in the official German Jazz Album Charts.
Oslender released a new video for 'Close Call' featuring Steve Gadd and Will Lee in July 2026.
The Simon Oslender Trio Meets Randy Brecker toured Germany and Belgium in June 2026, with one date in Ratingen selling out.
The live album 'On A Roll - Live' debuted at #8 on the official German Jazz Charts in December 2025.
The double live album 'On A Roll - Live' (with Steve Gadd, Will Lee, Bruno Müller, Nils Landgren and Jakob Manz) was released on Leopard Records on November 7, 2025.
The 'All That Matters' tour with Steve Gadd and Will Lee took place in December 2024, with all concerts selling out.
Legendary bassist Chris Minh Doky and his project The Nomads take the stage in Dresden with an all-star lineup: Till Brönner, Manu Katché and Simon Oslender. Modern jazz, fusion and funk at the highest level.
An international ensemble of leading jazz and fusion musicians. A unique opportunity to catch the True Story Tour 2027.
Jazz and groove powerhouse lineup: Simon Oslender, Steve Gadd, Will Lee and Bruno Müller perform together at Die Glocke, Bremen, on the True Story Tour 2027.
Wolfgang Haffner marks his 60th birthday and five decades on stage with his trio and special guest Ida Sand, a leading voice in Scandinavian jazz.
Jazz-rock all-star outfit Chris Minh Doky & The Nomads brings together Till Brönner, Manu Katché and Simon Oslender for a live show in Aschaffenburg.
