Rolf Zielke is a Berlin-based pianist and composer whose work defines a contemporary jazz language shaped by global grooves. Moving beyond stylistic boundaries, he connects jazz with musical traditions from Latin America and the Middle East. He has performed internationally and collaborated with leading figures of the jazz scene and major ensembles. He also teaches at the Jazz-Institut Berlin and is the author of “Global Groove – A Complete Guide to Odd Meters.”
28.08. ‚Jazz ohne Gleichen‘, Altes Rathaus, Am Markt 9, 37073 Göttingen, 20.00
29.08. Kurhaus Bad Bevensen
30.08. Alfeld, St. Nicolaigemeinde
‘Hannover Baroque’
Ulli Orth – sax / arrangements
Rolf Zielke – piano / cembalo / arrangements
Andreas Düker – theorbe / arrangements
Martin Tschoepe – viola da gamba / arrangements
Rainer Winch – drums & percussion
Brita Rehsöft – voc
11.09. Berlin, ‘Orania.Berlin’, Oranienplatz 17, 21.00
‘Orania.Grooves‘
Rolf Zielke – piano
Hogir Göregen – percussion
12.09. Berlin, ‘B-Flat’, 21.00
Rolf Zielke Trio feat. Mathilde Venjamin
Rolf Zielke – piano
Erik Unsworth – bass
Heinrich Köbberling – drums
Mathilde Venjamin – voc / cello