In 2023, the Jazzdor Berlin festival brought together some of the most outstanding and exciting jazz musicians. The festival's high points included the lyrical trumpet playing of Airelle Besson, the electric guitar solos of Eivind Aarset, and Michel Portal's mesmerizing clarinet melodies.
The experimental soundscapes of Jan Bang and the perceptive lyrics of Mike Ladd gave the festival a singular and novel viewpoint. Louis Sclavis, Nelson Veras, Lander Gyselinck, Nguyen Le, and Sylvain Rifflet all contributed to the performance with their own unique sounds and techniques.
Overall, the festival celebrated the variety and inventiveness of jazz music while highlighting the skills of both well-known and emerging performers. A captivating show of talent, originality, and passion was given to the audience, making for an event to remember.