The Munich Swing Generations bring swinging jazz live to Freising
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The Munich Swing Generations bring the swing to Freising
On Friday, November 13, 2026, The Munich Swing Generations will perform at Lacanto in Freising. The ensemble connects experienced musicians with a young generation that brings swinging, melodic jazz to the stage with palpable joy and a strong stylistic connection to tradition.
When the swing lives from the first note
From the first note, the groove is at the center. The quintet dedicates itself to pieces from the peak of the swing era and draws from the repertoire of Coleman Hawkins, Roy Eldridge, Django Reinhardt, and Erroll Garner. This results in a lively concert experience with bouncy rhythm, blues-soaked timbre, and ample space for solo dialogues.
Five voices, one common pulse
Colin Dawson shapes an energetic yet lyrical sound on the trumpet. His playing is clearly rooted in the tradition of Roy Eldridge, giving the stage performance distinct accents. Claus Koch leads the tenor saxophone as a melodic instrument, closely aligned with the human voice. His musical references range from Lester Young and Coleman Hawkins to bebop.
Melody, grounding, and rhythmic shine
Theo Kollross at the piano combines relaxed swing phrasing with melodic clarity. Ida Koch provides an earthy, intuitive pulse on the bass and brings a wide-ranging jazz vocabulary to the band. Michael Keul has been setting important impulses in the Bavarian jazz scene for decades on drums. His feel for timing, dynamics, and the right touch gives the ensemble swing, shine, and movement.
Jazz history with immediate live atmosphere
The music of The Munich Swing Generations stands between jazz history and the present. Orchestration, synchronization, and improvisation intertwine, while trumpet, tenor saxophone, piano, bass, and drums develop their own dialogue. At Lacanto, the audience can expect a concentrated yet relaxed atmosphere with danceable drive and finely layered sound colors.
Conclusion: Swing that remains in the space
The Munich Swing Generations promise an evening full of melodic lines, rhythmic energy, and authentic stage performance. Anyone wishing to experience the elegance of classic swing, virtuosic solos, and the direct audience ambiance of a jazz concert should enjoy this evening live at Lacanto in Freising.
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