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 in Berlin and is the author of “Global Groove – A Complete Guide to Odd Meters.”
15.05. Berlin, ‘Orania.Berlin’, Oranienplatz 17, 21.00
‘Orania.Grooves‘
Rolf Zielke – piano
Rolo Rodriguez – percussion
20.05. Berlin, ‘Hat Bar’, 21.00
Rolf Zielke – piano
Erik Unsworth – bass
Heinrich Köbberling – drums
22.05. Göttingen, intern. Händel Festspiele, 20.00
‘Hannover Barock’
Ulli Orth – sax / arrangements
Rolf Zielke – piano / cembalo / arrangements
Andreas Düker – theorbe / arrangements
Martin Tschoepe – viola da gamba / arrangements
Bodek Janke – drums & percussion
Brita Rehsöft – voc