Alma Naidu and Jakob Bänsch

Award-winning German trumpeter Jakob Bänsch, lauded as a young Wynton Marsalis, blends jazz and classical styles. Known for collaborations with Nathan East and more, his debut album "Opening" clinched a German Jazz Prize 2024. Raised in southern Germany by classical musician parents, Bänsch has performed widely with his quartet and was part of the German National Jazz Orchestra. He crafts original music with lyrical melodies, virtuoso jazz, and classical influences.

Germany-based singer Alma Naidu, praised for her clear voice, was discovered by Wolfgang Haffner. Her debut album features Nils Landgren and won multiple jazz awards.