Uschi Brüning and Charles Brauer

Born in Berlin in 1935, Charles Brauer is a German actor, voice artist, and celebrated audiobook narrator, known for John Grisham's works. He achieved widespread recognition as "Tatort" Commissioner Peter Brockmöller, forming the "swinging cops" duo with Manfred Krug, which resulted in a gold-record-awarded music release. His extensive career in film, television, and theater led to the Deutscher Schauspielpreis for lifetime achievement in 2024.

Uschi Brüning, born 1947 in Leipzig, Germany, is a renowned jazz and soul singer-songwriter. Known for her versatile voice, she excels in jazz, soul, chansons, and blues. Her popular songs include "Dein Name". She collaborated with artists like Manfred Krug and Ernst-Ludwig Petrowsky. Brüning received the Verdienstorden des Landes Berlin (2020), the Bundesverdienstkreuz (2024), and the Deutscher Jazzpreis for Lifetime Achievement (2025). She is celebrated as a leading figure in German jazz.