Uschi Brüning and Alexander G. Schäfer

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.