Jazz workshop in the open air from July 7th to 12th
From July 7th to 12th, 2025, Darmstadt turns into a workshop for creative jazz: The Darmstadt jazz conceptions go into their 34th round.
was created in 1992 by bassist Jürgen Wuchner (1948–2020)
The recipe for success? A pure ensemble workshop that relies on personal responsibility , individual creativity and the diversity of contemporary jazz concepts . The participants: inside work closely with renowned musicians: inside, explore musical ideas together and venture into new improvisational spaces.
The Darmstadt JazzConceptions are a joint event of the cultural center Besunung's Boys' School and the Jazzinstitut Darmstadt. They are supported by the Hessian Ministry of Science and Research, Art and Culture as well as the city of Science Darmstadt
"The best invention since there has been music lessons ..."
- participant 2021
Jam outdoors
open-air sessions this year , in which both spontaneous improvisations and the first results from the workshops can be heard:
- Tuesday, July 8th · Hoffart-Theater (Loudschlägerstraße)
- Wednesday, July 9th · Castle garden (bastion) in the rain: Schlosskeller
- Thursday, July 10th · Klause (near Central Station) in the rain: Keller Jazzinstitut
- The start is at 8:00 p.m. , admission is free.
Photo: Vera Schueller
Two final concerts full of energy
Friday, July 11th 8:00 p.m.
Four workshop ensembles present their work. Different musical manuscripts, fresh ideas and intensive group work make this evening a real experience.
Saturday, July 12th · 8:00 p.m.
Two other participants: Inner-ensembles appear before the lecturer: the inside step onto the stage. Your joint gig is a fixed climax - energetic, virtuoso, completely jazz.
The lecturers 2025
- Corinna Danzer · Saxophone
- Rudi Fischerlehner · Drums
- Martin Lejeune · Guitar
- Uli Partheil · Piano, artistic direction
- Athina account · Bass
- John Sass · Tuba
The concerts take place on the open-air stage in the courtyard -when the weather is bad, it is given to the hall. Admission is free on all evenings.
Cover photo: Athina Kontu by Gerhard Richter
