A radiant tone, warm nuances and a feel for tension: Claus Löhr is principal and lead trumpet of the Polizeiorchester Niedersachsen and leads the big band Clean, Fine & Funky. He studied jazz trumpet in Stuttgart, Bern (with Bert Joris, among others) and Mannheim; as a soloist he has played with the United Jazz + Rock Ensemble 2nd Generation, Fette Hupe and the Hannover Big Band, among others.
jazzkollektiv hannover
the quintet
What carries the quintet is a musical friendship that has grown over the years: five musicians who understand each other blindly and show improvised music for what it is – art that happens in the moment.
music
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line-up
Thomas Zander
saxophones, alto flute
A versatile voice, rich in colour, between modern jazz and classical precision. As saxophonist, flautist, arranger and teacher, Thomas Zander is at home on many woodwind instruments – and gives the quintet its range.
The harmonic centre of the band – and its composer. Pianist, arranger and big band leader, awarded the GEMA Förderpreis and the artist grant of the State of Lower Saxony. He has worked with Bill Ramsey, Peter Weniger, Lionel Hampton and Woody Shaw, among others, and written theatre music for the Staatstheater Hannover and others.
Sebastian Bauer
double bass
A deep, warm tone and a groove that carries. Sebastian Bauer teaches at the Musikschule Hannover and is a sought- after sideman in regional and national jazz ensembles.
Timo Warnecke
drums
From delicate brush grooves to rousing big band drive. Timo Warnecke is a co-founder of the jazz orchestra Fette Hupe and has long been a driving force on the northern German jazz scene.
concerts and booking
For concerts, festivals and cultural events, write to
info@jazzkollektiv-hannover.de
Enquiries are answered by Claus Löhr.