Deutsches Jazzfestival Frankfurt | Auftakt im Foyer

Deutsches Jazzfestival Frankfurt | Auftakt im Foyer | Tuesday, 13.10.2026 (free seating)

For the first time, the festival opens with an evening in the foyer of the hr-Sendesaal. The programme features a solo performance by Frankfurt saxophonist Christof Lauer ("Odyssea Sonorum") and a set by Nicolai Thärichen's Tentett - between them, the Frankfurt Jazz Scholarship is awarded.

1. Set: Christof Lauer "Odyssea Sonorum"
Christof Lauer | Saxophone

2. Set: Presentation of the Frankfurt Jazz Scholarship

3. Set: Thärichens Tentett
Daniel Mattar | Vocals
Sven Klammer | Trumpet, flugelhorn
Jan von Klewitz | Alto saxophone, clarinet
Andreas Spannagel | Flute, tenor saxophone
Nikolaus Leistle | Baritone saxophone, bass clarinet
Simon Harrer | Trombone
Robert Kessler | Guitar
Johannes Gunkel | Bass
Kai Schönburg | Drums
Nicolai Thärichen | Piano, composition

Further programme details and updates at hr2.de